Matt Cavin
About Matt Cavin
Matt Cavin serves as the Global Head of Partnerships at Immutable, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in the fintech and technology sectors, including positions at Mastercard, Openpay, and Monitor Deloitte, and has extensive experience in strategy and partnerships.
Work at Immutable X
Matt Cavin serves as the Global Head of Partnerships at Immutable, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Auckland and Sydney, he leads the global commercial team, focusing on partnerships and go-to-market scale programs. His responsibilities include collaborating with experienced leaders in ecosystem development, product management, channel strategy, and strategic alliances. His work aims to enhance the company's market presence and drive growth through strategic partnerships.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Before joining Immutable, Matt Cavin held several leadership positions across various organizations. He was the Vice President and Head of Strategy at Openpay from 2021 to 2022, and he served on the Board as a Non-Executive Director at Consegna from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at Payments NZ Limited as part of the National Open Banking Council from 2019 to 2021, and he spent three years at Mastercard as Vice President of Product & Engineering for the APAC region.
Education and Expertise
Matt Cavin has an extensive educational background. He earned an MBA in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Law from The University of Auckland, where he studied with distinction. His academic journey includes postgraduate coursework at the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Science with a dual degree in Economics, Liberal Arts, and International Business from Valparaiso University. He has also studied Intermediate Mandarin at Zhejiang University.
Background in Venture Capital and Strategy
Matt Cavin has a strong background in venture capital and corporate strategy. He worked as a Venture Capital Associate at Hyde Park Venture Partners and managed a Tier-1 startup accelerator while sourcing deals for a Series A venture capital firm. His experience at Monitor Deloitte as an Engagement Manager involved advising global tech companies, banks, and insurers on growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and sales effectiveness.
Global Experience and Collaborations
Matt Cavin has lived and worked in multiple regions, including North America, China, South Africa, and Australia/New Zealand. He regularly collaborates with distributed teams across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. His international experience enhances his ability to lead diverse teams and manage partnerships in a global context.