Matt Welsh
Consultant
Matt is a Consultant at Portas, with 4 years of experience. He focuses on change management, sports governance, and commercial model design. Matt previously worked at Alvarez & Marsal. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Geography from Durham University, where he also earned 2 caps for England Rugby Students.
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Matt is currently focusing on change management, sports governance, and commercial model design at Portas. He has supported the implementation of a new long-term global calendar for Men's Rugby, conducted buy-side commercial due diligence for an APAC-based PE firm, and advised the executive team of a major UK governing body on strategic projects. Matt has also supported a major international federation to identify opportunities to support retired players and commercialize player rights.
Before joining Portas, Matt gained experience in operations consulting at Alvarez & Marsal, primarily supporting private sector organizations with cost efficiency improvements.
Matt holds a First Class Honours degree in Geography from Durham University. He has played professional rugby for Bristol Bears, earned 2 caps for England Rugby Students, and aspires to be a professional 5-a-side football player.