Employee Stories
Dave Martin
Head of IT
We would like to introduce our Head of IT, Dave Martin. This is a new position within Greentown. Due to our growth over the past number of years, the IT infrastructure of our companies has grown significantly and Dave has been able to bring a wealth of knowledge to our business in this area.
So Dave how long have you been with Greentown?
Started January 2nd 2024.
How has your career progressed with Greentown?
Too early to say…..see previous question.
What are your expert areas or skills, and why do you think those skills are important in the workplace?
IT – Automating workflows and standardizing people on core systems/solutions. Digging people out of computer holes they have dug themselves into!!
What keeps you motivated in work?
Being challenged workwise and interesting work colleagues.
What do you like most about your job/what do you find most rewarding?
Helping people.
What is your favourite work memory or funny event?
There’s a mad video the IT team did for a HR keep fit programme in a previous job….that’s all I’m saying.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Cinema, reading, eating out.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
A member of the guards!!
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself
I have a brain full of useless information, e.g. the part numbers of books I put in computer boxes in my first production job in 1988!!! Comes in handy though for important birthdays and anniversaries.