Martin Edmondson is the Chief Executive of Graduates Yorkshire ltd, Yorkshire’s leading graduate recruitment website. He was initially the project manager of the Graduates Yorkshire initiative from early 2006, but then led the unique transition of Graduates Yorkshire from a funded project to a sustainable social enterprise.

Prior to this Martin has considerable experience in the public and private sector, predominantly in business development and project management roles. He forged his career working for the Reed recruitment group, with a range of roles including turning round one of the worst performing branches in the Reed network, and working directly for Reed founder and Chairman Alec Reed.

Martin is also a member of the Institute of Directors, and sits on the IOD Yorkshire Young Directors committee. Martin graduated in English and Music from Keele University, and in his spare time enjoys watching Bradford City, playing in a band and owning his own unique Whisky.