Patrick Martell
Group Chief Operating Officer and Informa Markets Chief Executive
Patrick has significant experience of B2B markets and a track record of leading businesses through both digital transformation and mergers and acquisitions.
Patrick has been Group Chief Operating Officer since 2018 and Chief Executive of Informa Markets since 2023. Between 2014 and 2022, he was Chief Executive of Informa Intelligence, leading that division’s return to growth through technology and product investments and improving operational efficiency, before its successful divestment.
Patrick was previously Group CEO of St Ives, where he led its successful restructuring and repositioning.
With effect from 1 March 2026, Patrick stepped down as an Executive Director of the company in order to take up the role of Board Chair of Informa TechTarget. He will continue to act as Group Chief Operating Officer and as Chief Executive of Informa Markets.