Matt Arnull

Matt Arnull has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the field of architecture, strategy, and project management. Matt is currently the Head of Architecture and Strategy at Whitbread since 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Enterprise Architecture at Arcadia Group Ltd from 2016 to 2020, where they were responsible for launching Enterprise Architecture and IT Security. From 2013 to 2016, they held the position of Head of Business Architecture at Travelodge Hotels Limited, leading the Enterprise Architecture and Business Analysis teams.

Before their tenure at Travelodge, Matt worked at Home Retail Group PLC in several roles, including Lead Architect - Channels and eCommerce Competency Centre Manager. In these positions, they were responsible for multichannel/omnichannel architectures, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing development programs.

Earlier in their career, Matt worked as a Senior Consultant at Arnull Consulting Limited, where they provided business analysis, project management, and solution architecture services to clients in the retail and legal sectors. Matt also founded Arnsys Limited, a consultancy company focused on providing architectural services across various sectors.

Matt's career began at Parsec Systems (later became Anite), where they served as a Systems Architect, team lead, and program manager. Matt worked on projects involving transport management systems and component frameworks for the housing and insurance sectors.

Before transitioning into more senior roles, Matt started their career as a Team Lead and Senior Developer at APAK Systems, specializing in PC-based solutions for the finance industry.

Throughout their career, Matt Arnull has demonstrated expertise in architecture, enterprise strategy, multichannel development, and project management across various industries.

Matt Arnull earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from The University of St. Mark and St. John in 1996. Matt later pursued an MBA from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, completing it in 2004.