Speakers

Having exited his recruitment business in 2025 after 25 years in the industry driving growth, profitability, and high-performing teams, Matt now works with recruitment leaders to apply lived, real-world experience.

He advises founders and directors at every stage of the business lifecycle - from start-up to scale-up to sell-up, providing brokerage and practical, actionable advice to help them build stronger businesses, avoid common pitfalls, and make better long-term decisions.

Unlike much of the advice in the sector that is rooted in outdated operating models, Matt’s insight is grounded in current market conditions and recent trends, making his guidance relatable, relevant and straightforward to implement.

Matt is known for his straight-talking, authentic approach, combining commercial insight with a deep understanding of the personal and emotional realities that come with leadership and exit.