Matthew is a multidisciplinary expert with particular expertise in governance, clean technology and sustainable development. His credentials include; a Master of Law in Energy and Resources from the University of Melbourne; a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Bachelor of Technology (Aviation), a Bachelor of Business and a Diploma of Sustainability. He is the founder and director of sustainable agri/foodtech business Grainstone. He was previously the National Executive Director (CEO) of the United Nations Associations of Australia and the top advisor for environment and community strategy to Qantas. He has been an advisor and board member to numerous NGOs, businesses and related bodies.

Matthew sits on the Trust for Nature’s Finance & Investment board committee, and the Audit and Risk board committee.