Matthew hails from Bathurst NSW and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). He studied at Charles Sturt University in Western NSW, graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree in 2003 and a Graduate Certificate in Commerce in 2014.
Matthew’s areas of interest and expertise include strategy, risk management, road safety, professional ethics, and industrial relations. He combines an extensive background in corporate governance and business leadership with a demonstrated commitment to furthering the interests of regional and remote communities across NSW.
A recipient of various awards and honours, Matthew was named Bathurst’s most outstanding business leader for 2017/2018, and shortlisted as a Finalist in the same category at the 2018 Western NSW Business Awards. In 2022, Matthew’s 20-year contribution to the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program was recognised by Rotary International and Road Safety Education (Australia & NZ), and 2023 saw Matthew inducted as a Bathurst Living Legend.
Matthew is married to Jessica with whom he shares three daughters.
Qualifications
- Master of Leadership – Deakin University (currently studying)
- Graduate Certificate in Commerce – Charles Sturt University (graduated 2014)
- Bachelor of Business – Charles Sturt University (graduated 2003)
- AICD Company Directors Course (completed 2016)
- AICD Boardroom Mastery (™) Program (completed 2019)
- Justice of the Peace in and for the State of NSW
- Fellow, Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
- Fellow, Australiasian Mutuals Institute (FAMI)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
Experience
- Chair, Western NSW Local Health District (2021-current)
- Chair, Western Region Academy of Sport, Inc. (2004-2009, 2012-current)
- Managing Director and Principal Consultant – iDrive NSW Pty Ltd (2007-current)
- President, Western NSW Business Advisory Council (Member 2018-21, President 2021-current)
- Councillor, Business NSW State Council (2021-current)
- Chair, Western NSW Regional Forum, AICD (Member 2017-19, Chair 2019-current)
- Chair, Reliance Community Support Fund (2010-current)
- President, Bathurst Community Transport Group, Inc. (2017-current)
- Vice President & Honorary Treasurer – Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association (2012-current)
- Non-Executive Director, Unity Bank Ltd (2003-2018)
Committee Membership
- Finance (Ex-Officio)
- Corporate Governance (Ex-Officio)