Martin Gibbs

Experience

After serving as Dafferns Managing Partner for 17 years, in 2025 have become Chairman as I prepare to retire as a partner at the end of June 2025.

Throughout my career, I have focused on fostering growth and innovation in both businesses and individuals. I have mentored aspiring professionals, sharing insights from my leadership, accountancy and business experience. As I transition into new roles, I plan to focus on initiatives that benefit the broader community and use my experience to guide others toward success.

Business Strategy, Facilitation and Planning

As an accredited Mindshop Expert facilitator, I provide strategic business advice. I am also the lead facilitator for the Dafferns Business Leader Group in 2025 and the host of the Daffernomics Podcast.

Assurance and Advisory

I advise ambitious and creative UK and International SMEs, helping clients shape what they can control and plan for what they can’t.

Clients range from groups with £40m-plus turnover to small owner managed businesses, including UK subsidiaries of overseas groups, manufacturing, service, construction, consulting, and software companies. My corporate finance experience includes buying, selling, restructuring businesses, conducting due diligence reviews, advising MBO teams, and planning exit routes.

Hobbies and interests

As a husband, father, and grandfather, I spend my free time in the Derbyshire Peak District, walking, biking, drinking coffee, enjoying photography, and exploring new technology.