Martin Donnachie

Inspirer
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Chair at Rooms and Views Manufacturing Ltd

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Martin Donnachie is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Chair for several companies including UK Landscapes and Argyle. A Chartered Accountant with an MA from St Catherines College, Oxford, he specializes in transforming and growing businesses in sectors like utilities and construction. Colleagues describe him as inspirational and performance-driven.


He was the National Runner Up for Interim Manager of the Year.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

Decisive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
Has extensive experience transforming organizations in challenging environments and setting up improved processes and reporting structures.
Strategic Growth
As Chair at UK Landscapes, he has overseen a 'buy and build' strategy, including multiple acquisitions to expand the company's national presence.
Private Equity Collaboration
His appointment as Chair at UK Landscapes was part of a significant investment by private equity firm Mercia, reflecting his expertise in guiding PE-backed companies.

Media Appearances

Martin has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Chair at Rooms and Views Manufacturing Ltd
7-2024
Chair at Argyle - Civil Engineering, Surfacing & Construction
6-2023
Chair at MSL Property Care Services Ltd
11-2021
Chair at UK LANDSCAPES LTD
12-2019 - 2-2025
Chair at Aptus Utilities Ltd

Education

1987 - 1990
MA from St Catherine's College, Oxford
1990 - 1993
Chartered Accountancy from ICAEW

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Insights For Selling To Martin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Martin is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Martin

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Martin move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Martin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Martin

Personality Compatibility


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