Martin Mackenzie

“I joined SCI’s board drawn by a number of SCI’s core missions to improve human health, economic well-being and women’s empowerment.  A wider adoption of solar cooking has the potential to transform whole communities, lift people up and with the related positive impact in reducing air pollution from combustible cooking fuels, and increasing household energy independence and security.” 

Martin Mackenzie joined the Solar Cookers International Board of Directors in 2026.    

With over 20 years of experience spanning risk & compliance management and emerging markets corporate finance across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Martin is currently Executive Director within JP Morgan Chase & Co.’s EMEA Compliance Department, based in London, UK (United Kingdom).  Prior to Banking, Martin’s legal career spans UK and US law firms covering emerging markets capital markets debt and equity issuance, advising Venture Capital Startups through to Listed Companies, insolvency litigation, board advisory/investigations, creditor committees’ representations and debt restructurings across the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia.  Martin believes constructive advocacy and strong consistent engagement have a central role in bringing ideas to market and helping organizations and teams to achieve their goals. 

Martin regularly speaks at conferences including on Best Practices for Data Compliance, AI & Analytics for Anti-Bribery & Corruption programs as well as recording for the American Bar Association Antitrust Section a Podcast with Linklaters on best practices for Antitrust Compliance programs.    

Martin holds an undergraduate degree in Banking & Finance, post-graduate degrees in International Relations & Political Theory, EU (European Union) Competition Law and Corporate Governance Best Practice.  He qualified as a UK solicitor in 2008.