Matt Symonds is an independent business adviser and investor, with deep experience in financial and professional services. He was formerly a senior Partner in the London office of Bain & Company, where he was the leader of Bain’s UK Financial Services practice.

He is the Senior Independent Director and RemCo Chair on the Board of Chetwood Financial, a challenger fintech bank. He also Chairs Nottingham Contemporary and is a Trustee of the International Institute of Strategic Studies. He is co-founder of Alice Black gallery in London