Martin Gren

Not to be confused with Martin Grene.

Martin Gren (born September 15, 1962) is a Swedish entrepreneur and inventor of the first network camera.^[1][2]

Martin Gren
Born	September 15, 1962

In 1984, Gren founded Axis Communications, together with Mikael Karlsson and Keith Bloodworth, a company that initially developed and sold print servers, but which later came to be a world leader in network video. In 1996 Gren invented the first network camera, the AXIS 200, NetEye, together with Carl-Axel Alm.^[3][4]

Professional career

Martin Gren has had both executive and operational roles within Axis Communications, including as Chief Technology Officer of Axis Camera Division and Director of New Projects.^[5][2] He was a member of the board of the parent company Axis AB, and board member of Askero storybook Publishing Co., Eikos Corporation, Grenspecialisten AB, Handelsbolaget decade, H. Lundén Holding Ltd. and Tobii Technology AB.

Martin Gren has received numerous prizes including the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the security trade magazine Detektor in 2009.^[6][7][8]

Investments

In 2015, Martin Gren sold all his holdings in Axis Communications and started a holding company to manage his investments.^[9][10] He primarily invests in technology companies and known investments are HMS Networks, CombinedX, Crayon Group Holding [no] and more than 30 other companies.^[11]

References

1. Tim Compston, Security News Desk. "IP security camera and network video surveillance visionary." Sep 29, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
2. Lennart Alexandrie, Security World Hotel. “His idea and passion was turned into a world leading industry.” September 5, 2008. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
3. "Interview with Martin Gren, inventor of the network camera", SDM Magazine., October 18, 2011, retrieved November 24, 2015
4. John Adams (December 8, 2015), "Martin Gren: IP CCTV's Founding Father", Security Electronics and Networks, retrieved June 17, 2018
5. Executive Profile: Martin Gren, Bloomberg business profiles
6. Lennart Alexandrie, Security World Hotel.“Martin Gren wins Detektor Life Time Achievement Award.” October 18, 2009. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
7. Scott Goldfine, Security Sales & Integration. “2014 SSI Hall of Fame Inductee Martin Gren.” April 1, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
8. Diane Ritchey, Security Magazine. “Security’s 25 Most Influential.” December 1, 2006. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
9. "Tredje största ägaren säljer hela Axis-innehavet". Realtid (in Swedish). 2015-04-10. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
10. Åkesson, Nils (2020-06-09). "Axis-miljardärens klipp i teknikraketen". Dagens industri (in Swedish). Retrieved 2024-02-27.
11. "Aktierna i Martin Grens depå". Placera (in Swedish). 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2024-02-27.