Who we are
Martin Rodnight – CEO martin@rodnight.com
With over 30 years of experience in export markets, Martin has developed a thorough knowledge of the complexities of international channel management. During a distinguished career with the world renowned medical devices manufacturer, Welch Allyn Inc, Martin has been responsible for the discovery, appointment and subsequent management of a multitude of different sales channels in over 50 countries, from Iceland to South Africa. He has worked with small privately owned distributors and multinationals alike. He has transitioned distributors from small to large, from indirect to direct, and was responsible for the creation and growth of Welch Allyn subsidiaries in the UK, France, Sweden and South Africa.
Martin started his career with the world leading operating theatre equipment manufacturer, Eschmann Equipment, as Area Controller for Africa. Here he landed a number of large contracts in countries such as Nigeria, Zambia, and Sudan over a number of years, before moving on to live in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from where he managed their Middle East business, appointing and managing distributors throughout the region.
Martin founded The Rodnight Partnership in 2009 where, as managing Director, he leads the company’s growth and development.
Tony Coleman – Business Development Manager tonycoleman@rodnight.com
Tony started with The Rodnight Partnership when the company was first formed and has been responsible for bringing a number of high value manufacturers on board and for developing sales in the Middle East and Africa.
Tony started his career with the world leading operating theatre equipment manufacturer, Eschmann Equipment, as Area Controller for South America, appointing and managing distributors throughout the continent. Later he became manager of the Middle East business, based in Tehran where he helped to grow Eschmann sales to become market leader in the region.
Later work took Tony to Europe and Asia with leading companies such as Viggo Spectramed and Smiths Industries.
Tony is a thoroughbred international professional with a huge wealth of experience. His knowledge of business practices and cultures throughout the world is an invaluable asset to The Rodnight Partnership.
