Matthew Ford

CEO & Co-Founder at Sidekick | London, England, United Kingdom

Profile last verified September 2026

Verified Profile London, England, United Kingdom University of Cambridge

In role: 4y 9m
At Sidekick: 4y 9m
Total exp.: 18y 6m
Job change risk: Low
Seniority tier: C-Suite / Owner
Data Confidence: 90%

Matthew Ford Work Experience

Sidekick Jan 2022 – Present · 4y 9m

CEO & Co-Founder

Mouro Capital Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 · 2y

Partner

Uncapped Sep 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1y 3m

Board Observer

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DriveWealth Sep 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1y 3m

Board Observer

Tandem Bank Feb 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1y 11m

Chief Product Officer Mar 2019 – Dec 2019 · 10m Promoted
Product & Marketing Director Feb 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1y 2m

Pariti Aug 2014 – Feb 2018 · 3y 7m

CEO & Founder

OnTrees Feb 2013 – Apr 2014 · 1y 3m

Head of Acquisition

dmg media Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2y 1m

Strategy Manager

Deloitte Consulting Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 · 2y 1m

Senior Consultant - Strategy

Capgemini Invent Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 · 2y 1m

Consultant - Strategy & Transformation

Decision making context

Seniority tier: C-Suite / Owner
Budget influence: High
C-Suite executive with ultimate budgetary authority as CEO and Co-Founder.
Market influence: 1 of 2,242 CEO & Co-Founder profiles in United Kingdom

Matthew Ford Education

University of Cambridge, PgDip, January 2014 to January 2015

Durham University, BA (Hons.), January 2005 to January 2008

Certifications & honors

Entrepreneur of the Year · Europe Fintech Awards · Jul 2024

Investment Management Certificate (IMC) · CFA UK · Dec 2023

UK Fintech 35 under 35 · Business Insider · Mar 2018

Matthew Ford Skills

Investment Management Market Entry Business Strategy Strategy Business Transformation Management Consulting Due Diligence Corporate Development Mergers Strategic Consulting

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Start-ups Strategic Planning Digital Strategy Venture Capital Product Development Telecommunications Entrepreneurship Market Analysis Competitive Analysis Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Marketing Strategy Digital Marketing Financial Modeling M&A experience Mobile Marketing

Matthew Ford’s Colleagues

Manoli Silva

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator at United Nations

General Administrator at Sidekick
(Sep 2025 – Present)

Ric Thorpe

Christchurch Metropolitan Area

Sidekick | Chartered Accountants, Xero Experts, Fixed Monthly Fees

Focus on growing our group, opening new offices, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and continuing to foster the incredible culture that makes Sidekick so special.

Richard Wheeler

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand

Founding Director - Sidekick Rural - Chartered Accountants

Board Member at Fraser Park Community Trust
(Jun 2025 – Present)

James Swaney

Canterbury, New Zealand

Director at Sidekick

Director at Sidekick
(Sep 2018 – Present)

Florencia Santillan

Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

Supporting Business owners to Thrive Through Strategic Support & Strong Relationships | Xero Certified | Accountant | Client Manager | Bilingual (EN/ES)

Client Manager at Sidekick
(Apr 2024 – Present)

Cameron Robertson

Canterbury, New Zealand

Sidekick Christchurch

My role at Sidekick Christchurch involves working closely with our clients from a range of industries, offering and specialising in the following services:

- Financial Statements
- Tax Returns
- Business Advice
- Business Plans
- Budgets
- Cashflow Forecasts
- Tailored Reporting