Martin Vann

Martin Vann

senior Industry advisor

Martin Vann is an accomplished executive and business leader with experience across venture-backed and publicly traded companies. Mr. Vann has led the sales, marketing, and support teams for several industry-defining organizations, executed business transformation processes, and led the acquisition and integration of seven companies. 

Mr. Vann recently served as an Operating Executive of Videndum plc, a London-based publicly held organization with $475M in total revenue. He held several roles for Videndum, including SVP of Sales and Marketing for Creative Solutions (including the Teradek product line), Production Solutions, and General Manager of VitecEV.

Before Videndum, Mr. Vann was the Senior Vice President of Sales and Professional Services for Avid, a NASDAQ-listed company. While at Avid, Mr. Vann led the transformation of the sales and services organization, implementing new programs for managing major accounts and improving the organization’s service capacity and profitability. 

Prior to Avid, Mr. Vann led Autodesk’s Media and Entertainment business. During his tenure as VP of Sales, Marketing, and Support and later as the division’s General Manager, Mr. Vann led the growth, divisional rebranding, acquisition strategy, and transition to a subscription model. 

During his career, Mr. Vann has been part of teams that have earned both technical Emmys and Oscars. He began his career at IBM. Mr. Vann is a past board member of Autism Speaks.