Martin Temple has been the Director-General of the EEF since May
1999 having had 30 years of management experience in industry.
Martin Temple was previously Vice President of Avesta-Sheffield
AB, a major producer of stainless steel. He has served on the
boards of a wide range of companies around the world.
Prior to this, he was Director of Sales and Marketing for
British Steel Stainless and a director in the refractories
industry. He has extensive experience covering senior roles in
production, marketing, operations and strategy in an international
context.
Martin Temple has also worked closely with many UK Government
departments, and in European Business Forums.
In addition he has served on the Boards of various Employer
& Trade Bodies, and currently sits on the boards of a range of
organisations. He is also the Chairman of the Council of European
Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-based industries
(CEMEET). Is now a non-executive Director and chairman designate of
the 600 Group of companies.
Martin is 57 and married with two children.