About Us
Martin Houghton set up Management Focus in 2002 following 25 years experience in business research and consultancy, economic development and manufacturing management. Martin’s range of experience means that the company operates comfortably with both private and public sector clients.
Martin is a Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. He is also a member of the Institute of Economic Development. Prior to setting up Management Focus, Martin worked for the Planning Exchange in Glasgow, which was the UK’s leading provider of information on planning, economic development and the environment to the public sector (now part of idox plc) and the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development at the University of Glasgow, where he specialised on assisting growth businesses. Martin’s career in manufacturing included operations management where he managed factories making refractories, construction and farm equipment as well as diesel engines.
Martin has an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Glasgow University and an MBA from the University of Cape Town.
Martin works with a number of trusted associates. These include:
