Martin McKervey

Independent Chair Of The Board and Board Adviser

Former High Sheriff of South Yorkshire (March 2021 - April 2022) Director, AESSEAL plc ; Vulcan Engineering Limited.

Chair of the Castlegate Partnership, Board member of the Castlegate Area Board and the Attercliffe Area Board, | Vice-Chair, Sheffield Culture Collective, Business Commissioner working with the Sheffield Poverty Truth Commission, Ambassador for See It Be It In Sheffield, a member of Council of the High Sheriffs Association of England and Wales, Board member of the Sheffield Heritage Partnership Board and, former Chair of the Sheffield Property Association (2017-2024).

Martin McKervey is a distinguished civic and business leader and advocate for regional growth, community engagement and innovation. As High Sheriff of South Yorkshire March 2021- April 2022, he played a key role in supporting community cohesion, justice, and charitable engagement across the region.

With over 30 years of experience in the legal profession, including being a partner at International Law Firm CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP , Martin has since his retirement in 2018 transitioned into influential positions that shape South Yorkshire's business, cultural, and civic landscape.

Martin is a passionate connector of people and ideas. His ongoing work with organisations such as Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, St Luke's Hospice, The Herbert Hughes Memorial Trust, Sheffield Culture Collective, Castlegate Partnership and the Castlegate and Attercliffe Area Boards reflects his deep commitment to inclusive economic development and sustainable community impact across South Yorkshire.