Rob Martens
SVP, Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Corporate Development, President of Allegion Ventures and Board Director (NYSE: ALLE)
Carmel, Indiana
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$250,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,000,000.00
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2014
Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Corporate Development
2019
Responsible for strategy, strategic partnering, innovation, business development, M&A and industrial design efforts in support of the company’s broader growth strategy.
President of Allegion Ventures
2017
Responsible for the creation and leadership of the company’s corporate venture capital funds $50M (2018) and $100M (2021). BOD member for Yonomi, TechPoint & VergeSense. BOD Observer @ Mapped.
Futurist and Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships
2016 - 2017
Futurist focused on mega trend and company strategy synchronization. Responsible for developing strategic partnerships with Internet of Things partners, incumbent security and building businesses, disruptors and MegaTech companies.
Director of Connectivity Platforms
2014 - 2016
2023
Board Observer
2023
We're transforming physical security with software powered by AI and computer vision intelligence.
2021
Board Observer
2021
Mapped is an AI-powered data infrastructure platform for commercial and industrial IoT. Our mission is to help customers securely access real-time data from people, places and things by automating the data discovery, normalization, and enrichment process. We empower enterprises and developers to create new revenue possibilities, optimize operations, and accelerate innovation.
2021 - 2024
Advisor
2021 - 2024
Fusion, High Alpha Innovation’s Executive Network, is a diverse community of forward-thinking senior executive Advisors who share their expertise with High Alpha Innovation and its portfolio companies, learn from and connect with peer Advisors, and get early access to board, advisory, and investment opportunities within the portfolio.
2019 - 2024
Board Member
2019 - 2024
We're here to make the built environment a happier, healthier, and more productive place to be.
2018 - 2022
Board Member
2018 - 2022
TechPoint is the growth accelerator for Indiana’s tech ecosystem. We bring together Indiana’s tech companies, philanthropies, government, universities, and talent to create opportunity.
2017 - 2021
Board Member
2017 - 2021
Founded in 2013, Yonomi connects all of your favorite smart home devices to bring your home to life. Yonomi powers a free mobile app and an enterprise cloud platform that work simply to integrate your connected devices and automate routines to make home more comfortable, secure, and wonderful. Yonomi is dual-headquartered in Austin, TX and Boulder, CO.
2012 - 2013
Vice President and Corporate CIO
2012 - 2013
VP and Corporate CIO responsible for all aspects of IT function.
2001 - 2011
Vice President & Sector CIO
2009 - 2011
Responsible for all information technology applications, infrastructure and support services globally.
Sector Vice President, Information Technology, Commercial Americas CIO
2008 - 2009
Responsible for planning, development and execution of all critical information technology deployments, including Oracle, Siebel and Windchill for the Americas business.
Global Director (Corporate), Front Office Technology and Business Intelligence
2001 - 2007
Primary technology strategist and advisor to the Chief Information Officer, responsible for managing subject matter expert staff and primary mentor for high potential talent and leadership development program (ADP). Responsible for maintaining key partner and vendor relationships related to information technology applications, tools and implementations.