Ramp • 2021-2025 • Director of Product
Led product strategy for accounting features and API / product partnerships during Ramp's hyper-growth phase, helping scale from startup to $16B+ valuation while leading a five-person product management team.
"Matt's strategic approach to product development was instrumental in scaling our accounting features to handle enterprise-level transaction volumes while maintaining exceptional user experience."
Company Valuation
Fintech unicorn growth
Global Markets
Expansion strategy
Xero • 2012-2021 • Product Leadership
Drove product strategy for international expansion across 14 global markets, leading market research, regulatory compliance, and localization efforts that established Xero as a global leader in cloud accounting.
"Matt's deep understanding of international markets and regulatory environments was crucial to our successful expansion strategy."
Successfully scaled product operations during rapid company growth phases, maintaining product quality while expanding feature sets and user bases.
Led successful market entry strategies across diverse regulatory environments, adapting products for local requirements while maintaining global consistency.
Pioneered AI-driven product development in financial services, balancing cutting-edge technology with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
Deep domain knowledge in financial technology, from payment processing to regulatory compliance, enabling rapid product development in complex financial environments.
Built and led high-performing product teams across multiple time zones, fostering collaboration between engineering, design, and business stakeholders.
Established frameworks for product operations, quality assurance, and delivery optimization that enable sustainable growth and scalability.
With teams at Ramp and Xero
Integrated globally
Expansion strategy
Product leadership
Led government and industry liaisons on financial data standards, contributing to OASIS Universal Business Language and serving on the IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee.
A personal advocacy project that demonstrates strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and complex change management in a different context - resulting in successful law reform in New Zealand.
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