Julia Martin serves as CEO of ISEB, an organization founded in 1903 that administers Britain's oldest entrance examination. She brings a neurodivergent perspective and a focus on creative problem-solving to her leadership approach, emphasizing mentorship over micromanagement.
Martin champions organizational values centered on accepting diverse needs, transforming educational assessment practices, and supporting staff development. Her current strategic priorities include advancing research on Special Educational Needs and neurodiversity, with plans to redesign examination systems to become genuinely inclusive rather than reliant on accommodations. Inspired by her father's principled entrepreneurship, she views her role as advancing education's transformative potential while holding ethical standards above profit maximization.
