Martin Corry is renowned for the 14 seasons he spent as a Rugby Union player for England. Capped 64 times for the England National rugby team, Martin was also a prominent player for Leicester Tigers, making 290 appearances and scoring 135 points. Retiring at the end of the 2008-2009 season, Martin has since forged a successful career in sales, with previous history working as a Regional Vice President at Salesforce. Now also hired as a keynote speaker, Martin translates the skills he learned as a professional rugby player into how to create high-performing teams in the corporate world.
A versatile rugby player, Martin played as a number eight, flanker and lock for the teams Bristol, Leicester Tigers and the Barbarians. Beginning his amateur career playing for Tunbridge Wells, Martin excelled in the sport, finding himself scouted for the England U21 team before making his debut for the England National team in 1997. He was called up to play in 7 tests for the British and Irish Lions, on their tours in 2001 and 2005, and was named in Sir Clive Woodward’s selection for the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Also in 2005, Martin was named as the Captain of the Leicester Tigers, taking over the position from Martin Johnson. Martin was also named as part of the 2007 Rugby World Cup squad for England, and retired having been a 6x Premiership Rugby Champion and a 2x European Champion.
Upon his retirement in 2009, Martin transitioned into the corporate world, becoming the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Mark Group. Learning the art of building and growing strategic partnerships, Martin later became a Sales Director at Oracle, before joining Salesforce in 2014 as an Alliance Director. Spending eight years with the company, Martin later became a Regional Vice President, before becoming the Vice President of Sales in Northern Europe for Alteryx. Today, alongside his work as a keynote speaker, Martin is the Vice President of Sales in Northern Europe and a UK Country Lead for Docusign.
When hired as a keynote or after dinner speaker, Martin translates the highs of his professional rugby career into actionable takeaways for corporate audiences. Many lessons were honed throughout his playing career, from performing under pressure to working in a team and being a good leader. Such skills allow him to share his thoughts as a keynote speaker, focusing on peak performance in elite sports, teamwork, leadership and mindset. If you are looking for a former professional sportsman to speak at your next event, don’t hesitate to hire Martin Corry, today!
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"The event went really well and Martin was superb. I wouldn't have any hesitation booking him again and recommending him to others!"- Kristie
"Thank you… absolutely right on the nail…great stories, brilliant with the young people and with the audience. I was tied up and he had to leave before I could say thank you." - Sports Aid
"Martin was fantastic, he was very personable and also very engaging with the audience. He made sure he fully understood the event and about Hope House charity. His stories about his experiences with the English Rugby team were both inspiring and amusing. I can see how Martin would be ideally suited to any other potential company or sporting event by his inspiring stories about his experiences playing for and captaining England. I would like to again thank Martin on behalf of everyone involved with the Hope House Charity Shoot." - Mark
- 2025 - VP of Sales in Northern Europe & UK Country Lead for Docusign
- 2022 - Vice President of Sales in Northern Europe for Alteryx
- 2017 - Regional Vice President of Salesforce
- 2014 - Alliance Director for Salesforce
- 2011 - Sales Director for Oracle
- 2009 - Director of Strategic Partnerships for Mark Group
- 2003 - Second British & Irish Lions tour
- 2001 - Called up to the British & Irish Lions side
- 1998 - Rugby Player for the Barbarians
- 1997 - Rugby Player for the England National team
- 1997 - Rugby Player for Leicester Tigers
- 1995 - Rugby Player for Bristol
- 1994 - Rugby Player for the England U21 team
- 1993 - Rugby Player for Newcastle Gosforth
How to hire Martin Corry
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Martin Corry for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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