Matthew Layton

Matthew Layton is a seasoned legal and governance professional with extensive experience in leadership and advisory roles. Currently serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Tender and as a Senior Advisor at FTI Consulting, Matthew has also been an Independent Governor at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama since July 2022. Prior to these positions, Matthew dedicated almost four decades to Clifford Chance, where contributions included serving as Partner and Global Managing Partner. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Leeds, completed between 1979 and 1982, and has foundational education from Leeds Grammar School from 1968 to 1979.