Martin Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Martin has 30 years experience as a Banking professional, primarily
in the Commercial Banking arena growing a portfolio of SME clients which comprised of a mix of Real Estate Clients, Leisure Sector including Caravan Parks, retail clients and franchises
Martin was a finalist in the Mentor of the Year category for Prime Cymru ( Prince’s trust) in 2015.
He joined Empire in 2019 and reconnected with his
housebuilder contacts and has supported several developers since then. In addition, Martin has an expansive knowledge of all sectors and is known to find solutions for clients with almost any funding requirement.
In 2024 Martin became the Chief Operating Officer for Empire,
and in addition to providing solutions for clients, he is focusing on business growth and strategy working closely with the CEO, and is delivering results through strong management and communication skills.
To relax, Martin plays the piano holding Grade 8 qualification: he enjoys going to concerts (rock and pop) and attending musicals.
A football fan and Liverpool supporter having previously coached youth football, he is now aiming to improve his Golf which may take some time!!