William Ritchie serves as Chairman at Trig. He has set up, managed and directed various technology companies. His experience includes being a director of a NASDAQ quoted company in the USA and chairing a publicly listed UK investment trust, so Martin brings a breadth of experience to the Trig Board. With a strong interest in entrepreneurship Martin has also been involved in a number of technology based university initiatives. In 2000 his talents were recognised when he received an OBE for his services to computing and business in Scotland.