Channel Islands marketing and AI agency AMPD has appointed technology entrepreneur Martin Wells as Chief Technology Officer.
Martin (pictured) brings 25 years of experience building, scaling and advising technology businesses, including 15 years in Silicon Valley. His career includes three operator exits and three further exits as a technical co-founder and advisor to companies acquired by Meta, Sony and AOL, with over $250 million raised across the businesses he has supported.
Martin has advised more than 30 founders and has built and scaled products ranging from a media platform that grew from zero to two million users in nine months to a global gaming platform and a number one grossing iOS app across 25 countries.
He is also the author of AI Alpha, which explores how private equity firms can identify and capture hidden AI value across their portfolio companies, and Superwork – How to prepare for the age of AI.
At AMPD, Martin will lead the agency’s technology strategy across artificial intelligence, product development, engineering and architecture, supporting both client work and the development of new AI products and businesses.
“Martin joining AMPD is a hugely important appointment for us,” said Peter Grange, AMPD Founder and CEO.
“He brings an exceptional level of experience. He has spent 25 years building and scaling technology businesses, including 15 years in Silicon Valley, and has been involved in companies acquired by some of the biggest names in global technology.
“Most importantly, he understands how to turn technology and AI into real products, real efficiencies and real commercial value. We are building a very different type of agency, one where technology and AI sit alongside creativity, marketing and strategy rather than being separate disciplines.”
