Matthew Atwood

Matthew Atwood is a Venue Consultant specializing in arts, culture, entertainment, and leisure at Arup, where they serve as the London Office Lead and Senior Consultant. They have over 20 years of experience, including roles as Production Manager at the English National Opera and the Barbican Theatre, as well as Operations Director at Magic Lantern Productions. Matthew is a trained engineer and building surveyor, holding a Ph.D. in Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Cambridge and a Pg.Dip. in Building Surveying from the University of Reading. Their current work focuses on cultural planning and design, emphasizing the importance of arts and culture in creating sustainable, healthy societies.