Mat Ilic

Mat Ilic's work experience includes:

- Co-founder and CEO at greenworkx since September 2022. The company aims to address the green skills emergency by getting 10 million more people into green jobs by 2030.

- Chief Development Officer at Catch22 from August 2019 to October 2022. Mat was responsible for delivering the organization's overall corporate strategy and generating income of over £16m annually. Mat also contributed frequently in various media outlets.

- Special Adviser to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street from November 2017 to July 2019. In this role, Mat provided advice on justice and home affairs, offered policy solutions, and assisted in monitoring and supporting policy decisions.

- Strategic Director (Justice) and Chief Development Officer at Catch22 from October 2015 to November 2017. As Strategic Director, they led the operational delivery and strategic development of the Justice business unit. As Chief Development Officer, they led the Development Team and contributed to the organization's growth and investment plan.

- Executive Director and Policy and Research Director at Only Connect UK from April 2014 to November 2017. In these roles, Mat restructured the organization, implemented evaluation and monitoring systems, secured contracts, and completed an acquisition deal with Catch22.

- Programme Manager and Senior Policy and Projects Officer at the Greater London Authority from August 2010 to October 2012. Mat managed youth programs, commissioned payment-by-results programs, and provided policy analysis and advice to senior officials.

- Consultant at Tribal from July 2008 to August 2010, where Mat worked as a management consultant on various projects for public sector clients.

- Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers from September 2007 to June 2008. Mat gained experience as an auditor in the public services division, working with local government, health, and education bodies.

Overall, Mat Ilic has extensive experience in leadership roles, strategic development, policy advising, and managing programs in the public and non-profit sectors.

Mat Ilic completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) between 2006 and 2007. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern History (MA Oxon) from the University of Oxford, where they studied from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, Mat Ilic has obtained certifications as a Winston Churchill Fellow from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust UK in 2014 and as a Fellow from The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce).