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Matt Davies

Energizer · DISC type I
Group Chief Financial Officer at Busy Bees Nurseries
📍 United Kingdom

A highly commercial Group CFO with 20 years of international experience across the UK, Middle East, and Asia. A "Big 4" ICAEW-trained graduate of the University of Exeter, he leads global finance, M&A, and investor relations for Busy Bees, with experience in both FTSE-listed and private equity-owned companies.

An alumnus of the University of Exeter where he studied French and German, he has a demonstrated aptitude for European languages and cultures. His attendance at the Cranfield Directors Programme highlights a commitment to continuous executive-level education and professional development.

He was promoted from Finance Director to Managing Director for the Middle East, Asia & Asia Pacific region at Exova, leading over 1, 100 employees.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Group Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Relationship Oriented
Full Of Energy
Imaginative

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

Mergers & Acquisitions
He leads the global M&A function at Busy Bees and has extensive experience in both sell-side and buy-side transactions, including IPOs, throughout his career.
PE-Backed Growth
Has significant experience in financial and operational leadership roles within international private equity-owned businesses like Busy Bees and Element Materials Technology.
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Career

Work history

12-2018
Group Chief Financial Officer
Busy Bees Nurseries
7-2017 - 7-2018
Executive Vice President - Infrastructure & Environmental
Element Materials Technology
9-2016 - 7-2017
Group Managing Director - Infrastructure & Environment
Exova Group plc
9-2015 - 8-2016
Managing Director, Middle East, Asia & Asia Pacific
Exova Group plc
12-2013 - 8-2015
Finance Director, Middle East, Asia & Asia Pacific
Exova Group plc
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Media appearances

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Education
1993 - 1997
French and German
University of Exeter
2015 - 2016
Cranfield Directors' Programme
Cranfield School of Management
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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