Charlie Martin

Charlie Martin is a professional racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist, in 2022 she finished 2nd in the North American Lamborghini Cup. She made history as the first ever transgender driver to compete in the legendary Nürburgring 24hr race (2020 / BMWM240i) and is a BMW Friend of the Brand.

In 2024 Charlie Martin waved the Pride flag from the podium at Le Mans, embodying a career spent fuelling change in motorsport. She knows the bravery it takes to look and feel different, and how this impacts your ability to perform under pressure.

The courage required to transition in motorsport unlocked her potential, landing her a place in British Vogue Magazine’s 25 extraordinary women changing the World. From driving progress in her own industry to igniting personal growth in others, Charlie is passionate about coaching people to work better together.

She helps people realise their true potential by breaking down barriers, re-imagining what is possible and designing a road map to drive change forwards. She creates lasting impact, uplifting and up-skilling teams with the tools they need to enhance performance, build trust, belonging, resilience and purpose.

Her ability to deliver an engaging message with tangible actions has helped multiple Fortune 500’s such as Meta, 3M, Amazon, Ford, Verizon, Oracle, BMW Group, Dow and Goldman Sachs.