Martin Roll

Martin Roll is a world-renowned thought-leader and global business strategist with extensive experience advising Fortune 100 companies, prominent business families, and senior leadership on effective brand and business strategies. He serves as the founder and CEO of Martin Roll Company, bringing over 25 years of expertise in counseling at the board and C-suite levels across diverse industries.

In his role as an educator, Roll teaches MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education programs at Nanyang Business School in Singapore, and frequently guest lectures at INSEAD, CEIBS, and other prestigious global business schools. He is recognized for his contributions to the academic community, including his positions as an Associate Fellow at The Institute on Asian Consumer Insight (ACI) and Distinguished Fellow and Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD.

Roll is actively involved in board-level advisory roles, including his membership on the global Advisory Council of Welspun Group (Mumbai) and his position as a non-executive board director at Scandinavian watch brand ORLO (Copenhagen). He also serves as a Senior Advisor to early-stage venture fund Cocoon Capital (Singapore) and has been a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company.

As a speaker, Roll is highly sought after for his expertise in branding, leadership, and global business strategies. He is an accomplished keynote speaker at international conferences, delivering insights on topics such as "Leadership in the 21st Century," "Transforming Global Business and Organization for the Digital Age," and the importance of branding in enhancing shareholder value.

Roll’s literary contributions include his role as the author of the global bestseller “Asian Brand Strategy” and co-author of “The Future of Branding.” He is currently working on upcoming books focused on “Family Business Strategy” and “Family Office Strategy,” set for release in 2021. Additionally, Roll is a regular columnist for INSEAD Knowledge and has maintained a significant presence in global media as a management writer.

Having lived in Asia for two decades and served clients on all continents, Martin Roll brings a deep understanding of cross-cultural business dynamics to his engagements. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and continues to impact global business practices through his strategic insights and leadership in branding and marketing.