Matt
Scott

Investor and Consultant in

About

I specialise in transforming and optimising businesses to maximize their value and ensure a profitable exit. As an M&A consultant with dedicated investment funding, I work with SME owners (revenues £1M+) to fix operational inefficiencies, enhance profitability, and strategically position businesses for acquisition or succession. With a proven track record in business restructuring, operational turnaround, and value creation, I provide hands-on expertise to unlock hidden potential and drive sustainable growth. Whether a company is facing stagnation, profitability challenges, or preparing for a sale, I offer tailored, investment-backed solutions that deliver results. Backed by a global network of 2,000+ experienced investors, I help business owners achieve the best possible outcome—whether that’s scaling up, streamlining operations, or securing a seamless and lucrative transition of ownership.

Business Consultant

Consulting in business transformations specialising in IT operations; Information and Cyber Security; Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) for corporate entities but also including small medium size enterprises (SMEs).

Business transformation
Digital and Information security transformation
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) ISc2
Cyber Security (MSc) Distinction,
Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)- PECB,
Lead Implementer ISO-27001:2022– PECB, ISO-27001:2013
Certified Lead Auditor ISO27001:2013 (CIS LA) – IBITGQ,
TOGAF-Enterprise Architect,
ITIL Practitioner – BCS,
PRINCE2 Practitioner – BCS,
SSADM4+ Practitioner
CISCO CCNA

A Brief History

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of businesses, helping them strengthen security, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Below is a history of some of the companies I’ve worked with and the impact of my services.




Hunt & Nobel


Specialising in providing comprehensive business mergers and acquisitions



  • Director and Strategic Advisor
  • Strategic Business Assessments
  • Growth Strategy Planning
  • Improved Efficiency Consultations
  • Pre-Merger & Acquisition Security Due Diligence
  • Post-Merger Security Integration
  • Secure IT & Infrastructure Transformation


    • Experts in digital and information security transformations



  • Owner and Director
  • Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Security Awareness & Training
  • Phishing Simulation Systems
  • Post-Merger Security Integration
  • Secure IT & Infrastructure Transformation


    • Outstanding business parks with commercial warehousing in three highly accessible locations concentrated a few miles from the M4


  • Board Director and shareholder
  • Strategic initiatives for buying and selling real estate.
  • The operations of outstanding business parks in three highly accessible locations.
  • Developing and implementing innovative real estate investment strategies to drive growth and profitability.


    • A leading financial services business and technical disrupter in the payments sector. A full business transformation


  • Information Security Consultant
  • Policy & Standards Development and management systems
  • Identity & Access Management RBAC, SSO, and MFA
  • Security Testing & Audits
  • Security Awareness & Training
  • Risk Management
  • Incident response
  • Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Information Security Management System Restructuring
  • Cloud systems security
  • Compliance & Certifications ISO27001, PCI-DSS

    • A global fashion retailer with stores and offices in London, USA and franchisees in China, Canada and the UAE. The label extended its reach through hundreds of wholesale customers selling through e-commerce, department stores and boutiques



  • Board Director and shareholder (resigned)
  • Full digital transformation
  • Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)
  • Retail, e-commerce, mail order systems
  • Payment systems restructuring
  • Stock control
  • Financial accounting processes
  • Franchise systems
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

    • A world leading bank and financial fintech company and the largest provider of working capital finance for businesses and people globally



  • Business Information Security Officer
  • Merger and Acquisition security program
  • Cloud systems security
  • Research and development programs
  • Security within data science teams
  • Information security transformation

    • Testimonials

    During a complex business transformation project, Matthew demonstrated exceptional expertise in governance, risk, and compliance, effectively streamlining business activities into a well-structured and easily understood system. His ability to swiftly implement essential cybersecurity practices ensured the business remained fully compliant with all security requirements while maintaining operational continuity.

    Paul Russell

    Chief Technical Officer - Cashflows Limited

    Matthew was able to identify and satisfy commercial strategies from a technical perspective in a completely transparent and comprehensible manner that always supported and enhanced my role as Director. It was a very good working relationship that had a high percentage of success and a high level of satisfaction.

    Steve Wright

    CEO - G.B. Kent & Sons PLC

    Matthew is a subject matter expert in Cyber-Information Security with great exemplary skills in both technology and management. He has played a key role in my cyber-information security development and has been a role model for me as a manager.

    Huseyin Yucekaya

    IT Security Specialist, MSc, CISSP, CCSP, C|EH - ASML

    Matthew Scott is a motivated, forward-thinking and intelligent Director of IT who has lots of knowledge in his field. He is a detail oriented, goal oriented, ambitious and powerful co-worker, his knowledge is vast and extensive.

    Johan Lusher

    Head of UX & Design - IA Technology

    Contact

    Hunt & Nobel Limited is a premier business consultancy firm, dedicated to safeguarding the digital assets of businesses involved in acquisitions and mergers focussing on the ever-evolving cyber landscape. As experts in the field, we specialize in offering comprehensive security solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges and needs of each client.

    Address

    Hunt & Nobel
    56 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk,
    Lancashire, L39 4UL

    Contact Number

    0330 520 1074 (extension: 444)

    +44 (0)7901 700 003