Paul Matthews

Paul became CEO of Monmouthshire County Council in 2009. He is a visiting professor at Cardiff University, a Governor/ Trustee of Cardiff Metropolitan University, SOLACE lead for the economy and digital portfolio and clerk to the Lord Lieutenancy of Gwent. Paul has been a returning officer for more than a decade and has played a significant role in building the Cardiff Capital Region and its City Deal. Paul has held a number of advisory and Board positions within government and commercial organisations. Paul is a mentor, a coach and is very proud to be a vocational public servant. He is a leader who always remembers to say ‘thank you’.