Dr. Donnell Martin is a Doctor of Pharmacy and Founder of Yaad Way Development & Trading Co. Ltd., a Jamaican enterprise specialising in product development, manufacturing and commercialisation. Drawing on his scientific training and entrepreneurial experience, he works at the intersection of applied science, manufacturing, business development and market access.
His professional interests centre on translating scientific knowledge into commercially viable products, with particular emphasis on strengthening Jamaica’s manufacturing sector and supporting the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
His research explores the barriers affecting product commercialisation, including technical readiness, manufacturing capacity, financing, distribution and export preparedness. Through his work, Dr. Martin seeks to contribute practical, evidence-based approaches to industrial development, strengthen collaboration between scientific institutions and the private sector, and advance Jamaica’s capacity for local value addition, innovation and international trade.
