Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin is Chief Research Officer at the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), where he brings more than three decades of experience in the human capital management industry, with the last 19 years building and guiding industry-leading research organizations. In addition to overseeing i4cp’s research team, Kevin advises executive and human resources leadership—including corporate boards—on best- and next-practices in topics that include the future of work, productivity, people strategy and metrics, HR strategy, organizational agility, leadership effectiveness, corporate culture, and business transformation. He is also the executive sponsor of i4cp's Chief HR Officer Board. A highly sought-after international keynote speaker on all aspects of human capital management, Kevin has been named to multiple “Top Influencer” lists. He and his team’s research have been cited in leading business media, including The Economist, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, The New York Times, Fortune, Financial Times, and on CNBC. Key publications that have gone on to garner global attention include The Future-Ready Organization; The Inside-Out Advantage; Corporate Board and CHRO Alignment; What Boards Need to Ensure Future-Readiness; Kevin serves on the advisory board for the University of Dayton's School of Engineering, on the board of advisors for Bullseye Engagement, and as a volunteer Group Leader for the Appalachia Service Project. Previously, Kevin served for several years on the advisory board for the University of Dayton’s School of Business and for 10 years as a member of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts, which included a two-year term as board chair. In 2006, Kevin was awarded “Big Brother of the Year” for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Kevin earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton. He and his wife, Laura, live in Massachusetts and have three sons.