Matthew Abbott

Matthew Abbott is a seasoned professional in corporate affairs and public policy, currently serving as the Chair of the Corporate Affairs Advisory Group at the Australian Finance Industry Association since January 2024 and as the General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Latitude Financial Services since August 2023. Abbott has a diverse background in communications and strategic public relations, with previous roles including General Manager of Communications & Brand at icare NSW, Director of Corporate Affairs at Zip Co, and Senior Executive Leader at ASIC. Abbott has contributed to academia as a part-time lecturer at the University of Sydney, teaching courses related to political campaigning and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, Abbott has been involved with Poetry In Action as a board member and has held significant roles in earlier positions such as Communications Director for the NSW Liberal Leader Peter Debnam and Manager of Corporate Affairs at Westfield. Abbott's educational qualifications include a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW.