Matt joined the Port of Tyne in 2019 with over 20 years’ experience in the road, rail and aerospace industries. His career began at Rolls-Royce Aerospace and he’s held director positions at Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, Serco plc, Northern Rail and National Express. Since joining the Port Matt’s overseen a number of transformational initiatives, including setting up the Port’s 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub as a vibrant centre for collaboration and innovation as well as launching the Port’s strategy ‘Tyne 2050’ which has been used as a benchmark for the sector.