Matt Richards

Matt is an ACA qualified chartered accountant and joined Melrose as Head of Financial Reporting from Ernst & Young LLP in 2006, following the acquisition of McKechnie and Dynacast.

After the Melrose acquisition of GKN plc in 2018, Matt performed a Deputy Finance Director role, whilst managing the Melrose finance office, based in Birmingham, UK.

He has a strong understanding of financial statements and has good financial interpretation and analysis skills, with extensive experience of IFRS and US GAAP financial statements and GAAP conversions.

Matt also has expertise in developing cash management processes in businesses acquired, along with the preparation of models for acquisition and financing decisions.