Ben Martin

Senior Director
AECOM Economics

With more than 20 years’ experience in the study and analysis of real estate development, Ben Martin leads the Economics Practice for AECOM in EMIA. His experience covers areas such as integrated coastal and mountain resort development, marina and waterfront development, mixed-use projects, tourism strategies, visitor attractions, hotel and golf studies. Major public sector and related clients include Qatari Diar, Emaar, Gulf Finance House, Mubadala and Sorouh, the Regional Authority of the Canary Islands, Scottish Enterprise, The London Docklands Development Corporation and the Waterfront Enterprise Board in Jersey. Private sector clients include Four Seasons, Warner Bros., MCA/Universal, His Highness the Aga Khan, OPIN Investment Group, The Gleneagles Group, LEGO A/S, Soros Real Estate Partners, Porto Montenegro, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, PGA European Tour Courses, M&G Real Estate, Colony Capital, Banco Espirito Santo, Horsham Properties GmbH, Norwest Holst plc and Hines. Mr Martin is involved at all stages of the study process, from preliminary concept visioning, site reviews and market appraisals to the design and development of tailor-made financial models that reflect the recommended development programme for the project. Over the years he has gained a breadth and depth of experience and knowledge that enhance his ability to bring fresh ideas and appropriate balance to the work he undertakes