Matthew Smith

Group Executive Director - Lived Experience and Engagement

In his role, Matthew supports people with a lived experience to have a voice to ensure we lead the future together. Matthew brings both his personal and professional experience of a learning disability to the role.
Matthew Smith

Prior to joining our organisation, Matthew started his career supporting people with a learning disability by setting up and monitoring the performance of advocacy groups.

As Group Executive Director for Lived Experience and Engagement, Matthew’s areas of responsibility include working with people with a lived experience to have a voice, to ensure we lead the future together. Matthew ensures the quality of support Thera provides is monitored, and that people are fully involved in the planning and delivery of their support.

In his spare time he enjoys socialising and going to see his favourite football team (Leicester City).