Board Member Profile

Matthew joined the Group in July 2004 as Chief Financial Officer and in 2005 was responsible for three refinancings and a number of acquisitions. He was also responsible for the integration of the Coral Eurobet business into Gala following the acquisition of Coral Eurobet for £2.1 billion in October 2005. Matthew is a former finance director of Top Shop and Debenhams, and whilst at Debenhams he led the de-merger from the Burton Group in 1997 and was responsible for the flotation process. Matthew qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in London.