MATT OLIVER

MATT OLIVER

Chief technology officer & UK Managing director

Matt is a highly accomplished and outcome-focused Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in translating strategic objectives into impactful technical platforms, frameworks, and systems across a broad spectrum of industries, including IT, retail, and heavily regulated financial sectors. Known for his ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and technology execution, Matt plays a crucial role in both tactical and strategic planning, ensuring that technology solutions drive measurable business outcomes. He is a trusted advisor in impact assessments and change management, navigating complex, ambiguous environments with precision while effectively communicating technology landscapes and outcomes to Board and Executive stakeholders.

A skilled communicator, Matt excels in presenting complex technical concepts in clear, digestible formats for non-technical or business audiences, empowering decision-makers to drive informed actions. His ability to distil technical details into actionable insights has consistently resulted in enhanced customer experiences and the achievement of high-quality business results.

As a leader, Matt adopts a motivational and inclusive leadership style, fostering high-performing teams that are aligned with both business objectives and strategic goals. He has successfully led large-scale, high-stakes strategic initiatives, managing multimillion-pound budgets while ensuring that teams remain focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. His leadership extends to driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring a seamless integration of business needs with technology solutions.

Matt is highly adept at building, scaling, and leading teams across a variety of methodologies, from SAFe, Agile, and Scrum to more traditional project delivery approaches. His versatility in managing diverse teams and guiding them toward success is a key asset in driving organisational growth and achieving strategic objectives.

In his most recent role, Matt was instrumental in establishing and leading a change management function within a highly regulated and risk-averse building society. His leadership was pivotal in building and resourcing a highly effective team, aligned with business expectations and strategic requirements, to successfully drive a company-wide transformation. Through strategic recruitment, meticulous team-building, and a relentless focus on delivering value, Matt ensured the transformation was executed with precision, resulting in the achievement of critical business objectives and a significant improvement in organisational performance.