Martyn Allen is the Head of Electrotechnical Division at Electrical Safety First. He is responsible for leading the Charity’s technical team as an impartial centre of excellence on all matters relating to the safety of electrical installations and electrical products, including representing consumer safety interests on British, European and international committees.

Martyn’s experience in the electrical industry spans over 30 years. Having trained as underground electrician with British Coal, he spent 16 years in engineering risk management with Royal & SunAlliance Insurance before joining the Electrical Safety Council in 2006