About Martha
Martha Lane Fox was born in London on 10 February 1973. She studied Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University's Magdalen College. After working at IT consulting firm Spectrum, she co-founded Lastminute.com with Brent Hoberman in 1998, serving as Chief Operating Officer and later Managing Director until stepping down in 2003. The company was sold in 2005. She then co-founded Lucky Voice karaoke company and served on the board of Marks & Spencer from 2007 to 2016.
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EntrepreneurBusiness Leader / ExecutivePolitician / DiplomatSpeakerCharity And Social JusticeCorporate GovernanceDigital EconomyDigital Literacy And InclusionInternet EntrepreneurshipWomen'S Rights And Human Rights
Known for
- Co-founding Lastminute.com online travel and leisure website
- Digital technology policy and government digital services
- Board membership of major companies including Twitter, WeTransfer and Chanel
- Philanthropy and charity work focused on digital literacy and social causes
- Co-founding Lucky Voice karaoke company
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