Ricky Martin - Biography
Ricky Martin graduated from Cardiff University in 2006 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biochemistry. Since then, he has established himself not only as a passionate scientist, but as a skilled entrepreneur and a leading light in the field of scientific recruitment.
Ricky has made it his mission to change life’s by bringing together the world’s best scientists with the right companies, who create life-changing technologies, and life-saving medicines. He's all about making a difference, and he strives to do so every day!
Ricky's Achievements
15+
YEARS
YEARS
15+ years of scientific recruitment experience!
Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)
Chair of the REC's Life Sciences Committee
2012 winner of BBC One's The Apprentice
Managing Director of Hyper Recruitment Solutions, a multi award-winning company
Former professional wrestler (UK Heavyweight Champion and UK Tag Team Champion)
2009 winner of BBC One's Total Wipeout
Frequently speaks at conferences and other prestigious industry events
Jeans for Genes Charity Ambassador
Charity Ambassador for Alzheimer's Society
Ricky's Timeline
Graduated from
Cardiff University
2006
Winner of BBC One's
Total Wipeout
2009
Winner of BBC One's
The Apprentice
2012
Ricky opens the doors to HRS
with Lord Alan Sugar
2012
HRS achieved first £1 million
turnover expanding the
operation UK wide
2014
Ricky becomes a dad for the
first time after years of IVF with the
introduction of Alexander James
Martin to the world
2018
HRS achieves first £1 million pound
profit expanding the operation
across the EU
2018
Ricky launches the Recruiter Ricky
Podcast on October 23rd
2019