Matthew Targett
About Matthew Targett
Matthew Targett is a Senior Product Manager at Policy Expert, where he has played a significant role in refining product offerings and implementing agile practices. He has a diverse background in consulting and management, with experience across various companies in the insurance and consultancy sectors.
Work at Policy Expert
Matthew Targett serves as a Senior Product Manager at Policy Expert, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with senior management to refine the company's product suite, emphasizing ideation and strategic frameworks. He has implemented agile delivery best practices to improve product development processes. Targett has also played a significant role in scaling Policy Expert from a startup to a competitive entity in the insurance market by focusing on customer-centric product strategies. His responsibilities include managing third-party relationships and contracts as part of his product management duties.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Targett has a diverse educational background in sports management and development. He earned a BSc in Sports Development and Coaching from the University of Lincoln from 2005 to 2008. He then pursued an MSc Dual Diploma in International Sports Management at London Metropolitan University from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at the State University of New York College at Cortland, where he completed another MSc Dual Diploma in International Sports Management from 2009 to 2010. His academic qualifications support his expertise in product management and strategic development.
Background
Matthew Targett has extensive experience in various consulting and management roles. Prior to his current position at Policy Expert, he worked at PA Consulting as a Management Consultant for seven months in 2020, and as a Consultant from 2017 to 2020. He also held positions at Bupa as a Change Manager and Business Analyst, and at Cognizant as a Business Consultant. His early career included a role as a Financial Delivery and Programme Administrator at Aviva and as a Volunteer Coordinator for the London 2012 Olympics. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in product management and consulting.
Professional Experience
Matthew Targett has held various roles that contribute to his expertise in product management and consulting. He worked at Effisoft as a Business Consultant for eight months in 2015-2016, and at Bupa in two capacities: as a Change Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Business Analyst from 2012 to 2013. His experience at PA Consulting, where he worked both as a Management Consultant and Consultant, further solidified his skills in strategic frameworks and client management. Additionally, his role at London 2012 as a Volunteer Coordinator provided him with unique insights into project management within a large-scale event context.