Primary Job Title CEO and General Manager Primary Organization 
Locavorian
Gender Male
Johnny Martel, together with Marta Mariné, came up with the idea of creating a global platform for locally made products in 2011. Locavorian Platform Inc. was founded June 18, 2012. As the company’s CEO, Johnny’s main responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. He is also in charge of Locavorian’s Data Management, Sales,
and Customer Relations.
His expertise in database management is an invaluable asset for the company. Previous to founding Locavorian, Johnny worked as a consultant in the area of geotechnical database design and management, working mostly with international clients in the Middle East and Europe. Before that, Johnny worked for several years as Technical Services Manager for gINT Software, a company dedicated to providing geoenvironmental and geotechnical professionals with customized database design and reporting solutions.
Johnny graduated with honors from U.C. Santa Barbara in Political Science in 2000.
