Mathew Mallett

Part of the IT Leaders 100 - a list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2026.

A multi-award winning technology executive and board advisor with international experience in delivering innovative solutions across regulated industries, including space. Mathew specialises in digital and technology strategies that align with strategic business outcomes, whilst addressing technical debt.

He has a successful track record of successfully building teams to push the boundaries and achieve the perceived unachievable, most notably supporting NHS Scotland during the peak pandemic where he spearheaded the design and delivery of 111 Covid app dealing with over 1 million enquiries during the pandemic.

What's the most exciting part of your current role?

For me, the real excitement comes from empowering brilliant people to do their best work, creating the conditions where the clinicians can innovate, collaborate, and deliver impacts at an individual and personal level for each customer at a really exceptionally good price point, making solutions available at an everyday price.

What do you do in week one of a new project to avoid pain in month six?

Ensure everyone is committed to the same goal and outcome, any concerns are openly discussed and worked through together to ensure integrity of the solution and products is maintained throughout.

What’s the part of your estate you most want to simplify in 2026?

Integration and automation to enable productivity of clinicians.

Excluding smartphones, what piece of technology could you not live without and why?

Email.

What excites you most about the future of IT?

Quantum.

What talent are you quietly proud of that would never show up on LinkedIn?

The CEO and Founder both are so passionate about improving people's health and mental wellbeing. It's truly motivating and inspiring to be around them and help grow the business

What’s your most-used keyboard shortcut or command that you wish everyone knew?

Spotlight on Mac.