Matthew Ward Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

I head the technology and impact work at the independent advisory firm. I lead teams that help clients drive growth, change and investment. We build strategy and manage campaigns - as retained business partners, consultants, and coaches. Client highlights:Integrated Payment Services Limited (2023 to present) – DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTUREWe help grow transaction volumes across the PesaLink instant payment network, and drive policy change around shared-good payment systems. The Business Integrity Initiative (2019 to present) - TACKLING CORRUPTIONTechnical advisor and founding partner on the UK-Government-funded programme to design interventions and policy reforms to reduce corruption and improve the ease of doing business. ShelfLife (2018 to 2020) – BUILDING THE FINAL MILEI advised the founders from launch to Series A. Together, we grew sales by over 300% in 12 months and supported the closing of the Series A round. Lendable Marketplace (2016 to 2022) – MOBILISING CAPITAL MARKETSI advised the co-founders from launch, on business development and reputation management. The company has disbursed over $180m to companies in 9 markets, reaching over 2.1m end users. CarePay (2016 – 2021) – HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATIONSince we launched M-TIBA in 2017 we helped sign up over 4.5m lives and recruit a panel of 3,300 healthcare providers. Gorge Farm Energy Park (2014 - 2015) - DRIVING TO NET ZEROStakeholder and client launch of Kenya's first grid-connect biomass plant. M-KOPA (2014 – 2020) – CLEANTECH WITH FINANCIAL & DIGITAL INCLUSION The platform for the underbanked to access mobility, clean energy, smartphones and more. We helped connect over 1m customers and raise over US$200m. My team was retained for 6 years on customer acquisition and reputation management. DHL Supply Chain (2014-2016) - BUILDING THE FINAL MILERetained business development advisors. Helping drive pipeline growth and contract renewals with FMCG Clients.

United Kingdom

DRIVING TO NET ZERO & BUILDING THE FINAL MILEDevelopment of early-stage e-mobility company, building low-cost vehicle, energy and software applications for working riders in emerging markets. We have deployed minimum viable product, developed intellectual property, and built the go to market model.

Nairobi

www.bcckenya.org

Africa Central

I led a team of 24 professionals across East and West Africa in helping build the firm's revenues and brand in key sectors – including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Government. Together we delivered double digit growth for five years and a number one brand positioning. I was involved in business development for several large African priority clients and my team was responsible for project managing the firm’s US$60 million priority client programme. I led communications for PwC in the region - talking to clients, staff, shareholders, regulators, government, media and the public.

Sydney, Australia

I was responsible for thought leadership–led campaigns and supported key service areas in M&A, risk and finance effectiveness. I developed and delivered campaigns through media, trade events and client road shows. In 2006, I was also a founding member of PwC’s Australian climate change practice, responsible for engaging with clients and government around the emissions trading scheme.

Singapore

I managed communications and marketing campaigns across multiple countries – primarily focused on technology and financial services with clients including Citi, British Telecom, The Software Alliance, Concord Communications, The Open Mobile Alliance and Singapore Management University.

London

Part of the technology and consumer finance communications team. I delivered consumer and business to business campaigns for clients including Demon Internet, Tesco Personal Finance and BACS (Direct Debit).

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) Hons, History

Education record