
Thursday 8 June 2023, London
Thursday 8 June 2023, London
Matt has worked in local government for over thirty
years and is Chief Executive of Dorset Council. He
has a wide experience within local government focused on transformation and
partnerships.
Passionate about ensuring council services are
focused on the customer, Matt puts great emphasis on supporting elected
members, developing employees and communities whilst transforming council
services through positive cultures.
Chairman of the Dorset Chief Executives Group (2015
- 2019) he was Executive Programme Sponsor for Local Government Reorganisation
(LGR) in Dorset. In 2020 Matt along with colleague Chief Executive, Graham
Farrant (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council), led the successful bid
to win LGC’s Business Transformation Award, for the creation of the two unitary
councils.
Matt was elected as President of SOLACE (Society
of Local Authority Chief Executives & Senior Managers) from January 2023 to
December 2024. SOLACE represents over 1600 Chief Executives and Senior Officers
in local government.