Matthew is a Transition Analyst, supporting the Market Intelligence Team. Passionate about international sustainable finance, he worked at UN DESA on utilizing the BRI in 14 countries for attaining the SDGs, utilizing the WEFM-e modified economic forecasting tool. Prior to this, he founded the Oxford University Silk Road Think Tank, working with NGOs and governments alike to write reports, creating environmentally and socially sustainable solutions throughout the BRI. Matthew has also worked at the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association on CEDAW enforcement, the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development, and as a trade consultant.
A native of Hong Kong, Matthew is also fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Persian and proficient in Turkish. He holds a BA in Oriental Studies (Persian and Turkish) from the University of Oxford.
Current role
August, 2021