Matt Philpott

Matt Philpott is Executive Director of Technology at NHS England, leading the digital transformation of one of the world's largest healthcare systems. He oversees national infrastructure supporting over 1.3 million staff and millions of patients, delivering secure, resilient technology at scale. A Fellow of the British Computer Society, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Chartered Management Institute, Matt has spent over 25 years driving complex change across public and private sectors, including seven years as a Senior Civil Servant at the UK Home Office. His sessions equip leaders with grounded, practical strategies for managing large-scale transformation, crisis resilience and operational delivery under pressure.

Over the past 25 years, Matt Philpott has built a career defined by delivering technology transformation in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From overseeing essential systems for policing, borders and national security at the UK Home Office to now modernising the infrastructure that supports over 1.3 million NHS staff and millions of patients across England, he has consistently demonstrated an ability to lead complex change at scale without compromising the stability of critical services. His work at NHS England positions him at the centre of one of the most ambitious digital transformations in global healthcare, where the stakes are high and the margin for error is minimal.

Matt's credibility stems from hard-won experience across both public and private sectors, spanning health, finance, logistics and public safety. As Executive Director of Technology at NHS England, he is responsible for ensuring that national digital infrastructure remains secure, resilient and fit for the future. Before joining the NHS, he spent seven years as a Senior Civil Servant and Director for Enterprise Services at the Home Office, managing technology systems that underpin vital operations across immigration, policing and national security. This breadth of leadership has given him a grounded, practical understanding of what it takes to deliver operational excellence under pressure. A Fellow of the British Computer Society, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the Chartered Management Institute, Matt also serves as National Digital Advisor for St John Ambulance, a role that reflects his ongoing commitment to public service and community health beyond his day-to-day responsibilities.

Matt's speaking sessions equip leaders with honest, actionable strategies for managing large-scale transformation, crisis resilience and operational delivery in high-pressure environments. He addresses the realities of leading through urgent policy changes, system failures and workforce challenges with a focus on both immediate resolution and long-term recovery. Audiences benefit from his ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear leadership principles, offering practical frameworks for building high-performing teams, sustaining service continuity and driving meaningful innovation. Whether exploring digital leadership, cloud strategy or the human side of organisational change, Matt provides a refreshingly grounded perspective on what successful transformation truly requires and how leaders can navigate uncertainty with clarity, purpose and resilience.