Matthew Shields

Matthew Shields is an experienced professional in strategy and finance, currently serving as the Head of Group Strategy & Corporate Development at Carwow since July 2023. Prior to this role, Matthew held positions at Boston Consulting Group as a Strategy Consultant and served as a Senior Strategy Associate. An extensive background includes work as an Equity Analyst at Avior Capital Markets, where Matthew was recognized for outstanding equity research in mining and promoted to Senior Equity Analyst. Matthew's early career involved roles as an Operational Support at Sook and a Research Assistant at Archangel Imaging, where research focused on antipoaching and conservation. Additionally, Matthew worked as a Structural Engineer at Hatch, contributing to significant mining projects across Africa. Educational credentials include an MBA from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, a Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.