Matt brings extensive experience in Plant Protection regulation from his career with the UK Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD), where he project managed active substance reviews and assessments conducted under EU legislation, including dealing with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Commission requirements. Matt also brings experience representing the Directorate at EU Commission and EFSA meetings, and UK scientific committees.  He has also worked with other EU Competent Authorities on developing their regulatory procedures to meet EU requirements.

Matt has a degree in Environmental Science.