Ernst Martin was member of the parliament in North-Rhine Westfalia for more than 18 years. He had several leadership roles in the industry before he became a partner in a consulting agency. His field of interest is focused on how do companies access public markets, where doe entrepreneurs get governmental subsidies and strategic advisory in the public sector. He is founder and organizer of Health 4.0, a biannual event on healthcare innovation. He is well connected within the German healthcare system Ernst-Martin holds a diploma in economics.