Matthew Shine

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Engineering at Fresha

United Kingdom

Overview

Matthew is the Head of Engineering at Fresha, bringing extensive experience from leading large engineering teams at MONY Group plc. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, he has a strong background in mobile app development for high-traffic platforms. Colleagues describe him as a practical, creative, and highly respected technology leader.

Outside of his professional life, Matthew has a passion for global travel. He recently took an extended holiday, visiting destinations such as Rhodes, Singapore, Australia, and Dubai before embarking on his new role.

He recently organized his companys largest-ever global hackathon with a single goal: increasing team velocity.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Mobile App Development
He has a long history of leading the development of Android and iOS apps for major brands like MoneySuperMarket and Quidco, serving over a million monthly users.
Engineering Leadership
He has progressed into senior leadership roles, managing teams of up to 35 engineers and focusing on scaling teams and driving technical strategy.
Improving Team Velocity
Organized a recent global hackathon focused on solving real-world friction that slows down development teams, demonstrating a passion for efficiency and delivery.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Head of Engineering at Fresha
3-2024 - 2-2025
Head of Technology (Customer Experiences & Mobile) at MONY Group plc
5-2023 - 3-2024
Head of Technology (Mobile) at Moneysupermarket Group
12-2022 - 5-2023
Engineering Manager (Mobile) at Moneysupermarket Group
4-2022 - 12-2022
Head of Mobile & QA at Quidco

Education

2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Nottingham Trent University

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Insights For Selling To Matthew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Matthew take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Matthew

Personality Compatibility


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