Mat Diss

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Experience & expertise

Mat provides interim IT leadership for businesses navigating change, growth, or technology challenges. He helps CEOs and Boards assess their current IT organisation, infrastructure, and systems—quickly identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities. He works closely with executive teams to define and deliver pragmatic IT strategies that support both operational excellence and commercial goals.

Known for delivering clear, outcome-focused plans, Mat leads stakeholder engagement, defines business-aligned requirements, and manages rigorous supplier selection processes. He ensures the IT function is fit-for-purpose, optimally structured, and resourced to deliver the strategy—providing support with interim leadership, team restructuring, and critical hiring where needed.

Background & approach

With a strong background in software development leadership, Mat has helped numerous organisations resolve delivery challenges, improve underperforming teams, and implement modern development practices. His approach combines hands-on technology insight with a clear understanding of business priorities.

As an interim IT leader, Mat bridges the gap between technical execution and strategic direction—giving CEOs the confidence that IT is aligned, effective, and delivering value.

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