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Matt Cockbill

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Partner, CIO & Technology Officers Practice at Odgers at Odgers
📍 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Matt Cockbill is an Executive Search Partner at Odgers Berndtson, specializing in recruiting CIOs, CTOs, and other senior technology leaders. He focuses on the aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors, leveraging over 15 years of experience in the field. He holds a BA in Economics and Law from the University of Leicester.

Outside of his executive search career, Matt is deeply involved in his community as the voluntary Chairman of the Astwood Bank Cricket Club. He also serves as a Trustee for Giving Africa, a charitable organization, demonstrating a clear commitment to both local sports and international causes.

Unique fact: He has been the Chairman of his local cricket club since November 2022.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Partner, CIO & Technology Officers Practice at Odgers
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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AI Leadership
He frequently writes and speaks about the evolution of executive leadership in the AI era, focusing on strategy, resilience, and the role of the CIO and CISO.
Technology Recruitment
His entire career is focused on placing top-tier technology executives (CIO, CTO, CISO) in major corporations, particularly within industrial and defence sectors.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Partner, CIO & Technology Officers Practice at Odgers
Odgers
11-2022 - 11-2025
Chairman
Astwood Bank Cricket Club
3-2019 - 5-2022
Trustee
Giving Africa
7-2011 - 5-2022
Managing Partner, IT & Digital Leadership Practices
Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson Company)
4-2005 - 7-2011
Partner and Head of Technology Practice - Odgers Select
Odgers Berndtson
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Education
9-1993 - 7-1996
BA
University of Leicester
1986 - 1993
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King Edwards VI Aston School
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