Martin Colyer, Director Digital and AI
Martin joined LACE in September 2024, Martin is a thought leader, business leader and entrepreneur who has worked extensively in HR Technology for 20 years.
Prior to joining LACE he ran his own advisory firm supporting clients such as BT, Tesco, Schroders and WPP. Before this worked both client side and within consulting both leading consulting practices and programme directing.
Outside of work, you will find Martin by the coast, surfing or paddleboarding; and there is always a plan for the next trip away.
Skills
- HR and Workplace Technology SME
- Business/Enterprise Architecture and Strategy
- HR Technology Selection and Implementation
- Complex Global Programme Direction/Delivery
- Product Development and Go to Market
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SWP Summit 2026 – all you need to know ahead of the conference
Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is no longer a future-focused concept; it’s a present-day business imperative. In this episode of The People Agenda podcast, host Chris Howard is joined by Douglas Leach, Founder of People Strategy Hub and the driving force behind...
From service centre to strategic engine: The future of HR Shared Services
As organisations navigate continual disruption, many HR functions are questioning whether their existing Shared Services models are still delivering the value, efficiency, and experience originally promised. For some, HR Shared Services (HRSS) has been in place for...
The death of the job application: Is AI at fault?
AI is flooding hiring pipelines with polished look-alike applications, and recruiters are struggling to tell real capability from well-written automation. Inspired by an article in The Economist titled “Job applicants are winning the AI arms race against recruiters”....




