Co-Founder

Matthew Dunne

Technologist, problem solver, and business leader with more than fifteen years of experience

building reliable, scalable technology for complex industries.

Technologist, problem solver, and business leader with more than fifteen years of experience

Technologist, problem solver, and business leader

with more than fifteen years of experience

Overview

Matthew Dunne is a technologist, problem solver, and business leader with more than fifteen years of experience building reliable, scalable technology for complex industries. His career began with a fascination for how things work and has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of making them work better.

From early experiments in electronics and programming to degrees in Web Design and Development and Cyber Security, Matthew has built a reputation for clarity, precision, and practical innovation. His work blends engineering discipline with commercial understanding, turning complex systems into simple, dependable solutions. As founder of The Despatch Company, he has transformed fulfilment technology across the United Kingdom and Europe, creating an ecosystem that now processes hundreds of millions of shipments each year and underpins billions in trade. His leadership combines hands-on technical expertise with a clear sense of purpose, building teams and systems that thrive on simplicity, accountability, and measurable results.

Matthew is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). He is also a Professional Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and ISACA, reflecting a sustained commitment to ethical, professional, and governance standards across technology and information systems. He served as a volunteer Cyber Ambassador for North Yorkshire Police and is a Board Member of the Logistics Institute Advisory Board at the University of Hull, providing strategic guidance informed by operational and technology leadership experience. In 2025, he was named in The Times' LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders - One to Watch, and was shortlisted for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, North region in 2026.

He describes himself simply as a problem solver who uses technology as a tool. His philosophy is clear: understand the problem, fix it properly, and make it work. The tools have changed, but the principle remains the same — build what should exist, build it responsibly, and build it to last.

A few words

from Matthew

A few words

from Matthew

‘’Simplicity is shared

understanding’’

‘’Simplicity is shared

understanding’’

I’m a builder with a lifelong habit of taking things apart to see how they work. A multimeter and an old oscilloscope turned curiosity into a method: measure, understand, fix. I began in electrical engineering, then earned a First-Class degree in Web Design & Development (Hull) and an NCSC-certified MSc in Cyber Security (York). I’ve taught computing at East Riding College and the University of Hull.

In 2008 I founded The Despatch Company to make fulfilment simpler and faster. What started as small automations now supports UK commerce at scale hundreds of millions of shipments a year and billions in trade.

Today I focus on product, systems, and strategy. Having previously served as a Cyber Ambassador for North Yorkshire Police, I now mentor founders and speak on fulfilment and digital infrastructure. Recognised in The Times LDC Top 50 – One to Watch (2025) and shortlisted for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, North region (2026), a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and a professional member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), I prioritise purpose, simplicity, and execution.

Make it clear. Make it useful. Make it work.

Matthew at Home

Outside of work, life revolves around family, curiosity, and the occasional bit of tinkering. I have two children, Evie and Atlas, with a generous age gap between them. They keep life balanced and remind me what all the hard work is really for.

I have always enjoyed improving things and understanding how they work. At home that usually means small projects, electrical upgrades, or experimenting with new gadgets. I get a lot of satisfaction from taking something ordinary and making it better. A fun fact about me is that I am a bit of a fan of ham radios. I find the idea of direct off-grid communication and the ecosystems that exist around it fascinating.

I am happiest outdoors and especially near the water. Boats, jet skis, and time away with family help me switch off and reset. I also love to travel and explore new places. Most of my best ideas seem to appear when I am not looking for them.