Matt set up and now runs the consultancy firm Continuity Strategy. This Folkestone-based business advises companies on aspects of operational resilience, crisis management and business continuity. Continuity Strategy won Specialist Company of the Year 2024 at the CIR Business Continuity Awards 2024.
Matt was born and raised in the Guildford area. Matt's wife was born in Hythe. He moved to Folkestone with his young family in 2015.
Yes, Matt has been a member for many years, having first become involved attending the 2003 march against the Iraq war. Matt has held a number of positions in constituency parties in Chichester and Folkestone & Hythe, and on the London and South East Regional Executive Committees. In 2025, he is Chair of the Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats and Vice Chair for Local Parties of the South East Region Liberal Democrats.
Matt is married with two children.
Matt is a musician and artist. He also attempts to keep his garden under control with rudimentary gardening and is dabbling in gin-making.