Gervais Martel (born 20 November 1954 in Oignies) is a French businessman and president of French football club RC Lens having served in this role since 24 August 1988. Under the leadership of Martel, Lens won their first ever Ligue 1 title in the 1997–98 season and won their first ever Coupe de la Ligue title the following year. Martel is also a vice-president of the French Football Federation and serves on the federation's Federal Council.