Graduating with an Ag. degree from Lincoln, Matthew embarked on a 22 year banking career from working with farmers to Regional Manager where he led 110 staff.

In depth sporting and community involvements at operational and governance levels, and four life threatening incidents has broadened and deepened his understanding around humility, self-awareness, resilience, and excellence. 

Since 2008 Matthew has focused his experiences on New Zealand’s rural industry. To each farmer, rural family and business he offers, understanding, independence, clarity, cut-through and accountability steps to support achievement of what matters most.