Director of Corporate Governance

Matt joined Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as Director of Corporate Governance in August 2023.

He started his career as an Officer in the Royal Navy where he specialised as a submariner and underwent various operational tours. While serving, he qualified as a Barrister and practised in criminal law in London before stepping into international law with roles as the Head of Legal in the European Union’s counter-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa followed by becoming the Command Lawyer for the Royal Marines’ very high readiness 3 Commando Brigade.

After 16 fulfilling years in the armed forces he returned to Wales as a Director for People, Law and Governance in a Local Authority as well as taking a Non-Executive Director role on a company board; he is a member of Longtown Mountain Rescue Team in the Brecon Beacons.