
Position:
Chair, Black Staff and Allies Network
Company:
Department for Transport
Bio:
Matthew is a dynamic and self-motivated policy and strategy leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering in politically sensitive areas. With a breadth of policy experience ( both practical and theoretical approaches) he has been able to provide critical leadership in a number of areas including EU Exit negotiations and International Aviation strategy. Matthew currently leads work on Rail Reform and is currently the Head of Rail Safety and Standards Reform.
In parallel with business as usual tasks, Matthew is the network chair for the Department for Transport, Black Staff and Allies Network. With a passion for positive change in the equality, diversity and inclusion sphere, Matthew is a tenacious and motivated leader who is able to create a supportive environment to lead challenging and constructive conversations with business organisations and senior leaders. He provides strategic advice and evidenced informed action plans, which lead to robust and impactful solutions that make a real difference.