Martin Oxley

Martin Oxley is a seasoned governor and professional director with a career rooted in scaling technology businesses across global markets. With over 30 years in the tech sector, he began his governance journey in 2005 and has chaired multiple Boards since 2010.
His early career included founding Designer Technology Ltd and Marshal Software Ltd, the latter a pioneer in Internet Content Security. Under Martin's early leadership, Marshal grew into a global company with over 5,000 customers and 2 million users, eventually being acquired by US-based NetIQ. His deep operational experience in developing offshore markets, combined with his expertise in international sales and pricing strategy, has shaped his approach to governance, particularly in high-growth software environments.

Cybersecurity has been a consistent thread throughout Martin’s career, from his foundational role in Marshal Software—whose email and web security products remain in use today—to his ongoing governance work with Image Analyser, which protects 50+ million users with AI-based content moderation, digital safety and forensics products. He continues to offer strategic guidance to technology firms navigating complex landscapes, ensuring robust oversight in an era of increasing cross-boarder competition.