Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

Read biography

3rd July 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

Innovation is GREAT

By the time you read this post, UKTI will just have launched the ‘Innovation is GREAT’ campaign in Warsaw. The campaign, which is very close to my heart, is designed to support cooperation between Britain and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) to drive innovation, R&D and commercial partnerships in the life and hard science sectors. […]

Read more on Innovation is GREAT | Reply

4th June 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

The Wensleydale Afternoon Tea at Warsaw’s Famous Bristol Hotel with His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex

Wensleydale cheese has a heritage that spans centuries, with its roots firmly set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. First crafted in the 12th Century by a group of Cistercian monk settlers in Wensleydale, the art of Wensleydale cheese-making was perfected over time, and eventually found itself in the hands of local farmers’ wives. […]

Read more on The Wensleydale Afternoon Tea at Warsaw’s Famous Bristol Hotel with His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex | Reply

24th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 8)

We’ve stopped for an afternoon smoke at the only remaining smoker on Anglesey. We’re talking award inning bacon, fish and eels. Well worth a look – smacznego! DeriMon – Anglesey’s only traditional Smokehouse DeriMon (translated from Welsh means ‘The Oaks of Anglesey’) – the name is derived from the fact that our property – Deri […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 8) | Reply

21st March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

Say Cheese – Say Yarg

Say Cheese – We’ve been all the way to Cornwall to taste some YARG Piesek P is on the lookout for GREAT British Cheese in Poland – as he finds it he’ll let you know – just smile! Produced from a recipe which dates back to the 13th century, Cornish Yarg cheese was conceived and […]

Read more on Say Cheese – Say Yarg | Reply

19th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 7)

My name’s Trevor and I’m a Bangor Mussel man. I beg your pardon sir….What I meant to say is that I produce and purvey the finest Welsh Mussels to prestigious Amsterdam and Paris tables. The French and the Dutch love mussels and so do we! Mussels have the most impressive nutritional profile of all shellfish. […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 7) | Reply

18th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 6)

Rhug Estate is one of Britain’s leading organic farms, supplying premium sustainably reared meat to some of the country’s top restaurants. We caught up with owner Lord Newborough to find out more about the philosophy behind his field-to-plate operation. The farm produces and sells Aberdeen Angus beef, world famous saltmarsh and milk lamb, chickens, pork, […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 6) | Reply

17th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 5)

Up the Shard – Pardon me! You really need to check this place out for dinner – we did – please let me tell you about it…. Aqua Shard, located on level 31 of The Shard serves innovative contemporary British cuisine. The restaurant boasts breath-taking views from its main dining room, private dining room and […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 5) | Reply

17th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 4)

When it gets to four o’clock the Brits get big time into afternoon tea – it’s a tradition and an institution – I went off piste with Pawel from RadioJem to give him a feel for the GREAT British Afternoon Tea…. Afternoon Tea Continues to be a great tradition and a must-do for many visitors […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 4) | Reply

17th March 2014 Warsaw, Poland

Martin Oxley, Head, UKTI Poland

by Martin Oxley

Director of UKTI Warsaw

WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 3)

London – A bit hungry? What’s on offer? A quick review….. Over lunch I took the time to ask our expert hosts about the different types of eating establishments in London – spoilt for choice is an understatement The GREAT British Pub and London Tavern As you can imagine there are thousands of pubs in […]

Read more on WHERE’S MY CHEESE? – The GREAT British Food Tour 2014 (part 3) | Reply

About Martin Oxley

Martin Oxley joins the Embassy team in Warsaw, building on a 15 year business career in Central Europe. An expert in the healthcare and life sciences sector, he has led a…

Martin Oxley joins the Embassy team in Warsaw, building on a 15
year business career in Central Europe. An expert in the healthcare and
life sciences sector, he has led a number of the leading blue chip and
regional pharmaceutical companies in Poland and the broader Central and
Eastern European region.
Most recently he was CEO of the British Polish Chamber of Commerce.
Under his leadership the Chamber grew to be one of the most prominent
international business networking organisations in Poland receiving a
number of awards  for excellence and partnership development.
Martin retains a keen interest in digital media, communications,
cultural relations and enterprise development. He is very enthusiastic
about his new role at the Embassy and honoured to have the opportunity
to play a leading role in championing the development of British
business in Poland.
He is married to Małgorzata and has two children Jaś and Nati.

Follow Martin