Matthew Larbey

Matthew Larbey has extensive work experience in the technology and data center industry. Matthew is currently the VP Strategic Development EMEAI at EdgeConneX, where they play a key role in driving growth in the EMEA region and working with strategic customers. Matthew has been with EdgeConneX since 2016 and has contributed to the company's exponential growth through sales, market development, M&A, and marketing.

Prior to joining EdgeConneX, Matthew worked as the Director of Product Strategy at VIRTUS Data Centres, where they helped develop and run the company's strategy, go-to-market proposition, and product solutions. During their time at VIRTUS, the company experienced significant growth through organic development, sales, and M&A, establishing itself as a leading and innovative service provider in the colocation data center market.

Before VIRTUS, Matthew held the position of Senior Director of Marketing, EMEA at Equinix from 2009 to 2014. Matthew also served as the Head of Software Platform Strategy at Motorola and worked as a Product Manager at TRACKER Network (UK) Ltd.

Matthew's career started at Pinnacle Computers (now Computer Software Group) as a Solution Sales Integration Manager, followed by a role as a Product Development Specialist at GEC Marconi.

Overall, Matthew Larbey has demonstrated their expertise in strategic development, marketing, product strategy, and sales in the technology and data center industry throughout their career.

Matthew Larbey completed their education with the following chronological history:

From 1989 to 1991, Matthew attended Chancellors School in Brookmans Park, Herts, where they pursued A Levels in Maths, Economics, and Chemistry.

Following that, they attended London South Bank University from 1991 to 1995, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Estate Management.

Matthew then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, where they studied from 1995 to 1996.

In terms of additional certifications, Matthew obtained "Mastering Negotiation and Influence" from MIT Sloan Executive Education in February 2022.