Matthew Johnston
About Matthew Johnston
Matthew Johnston serves as the Global Head of Disability Inclusion and a Digital Accessibility Advocate at Thoughtworks, where he focuses on promoting universal design and inclusivity. He has over 30 years of experience in technology and currently holds board trustee positions at Stagetext and Scope.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Matthew Johnston serves as the Global Head of Disability Inclusion and Digital Accessibility Advocate at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2022 in London, England. In this role, he is responsible for building a global accessibility team that promotes universal design and inclusivity within the organization. Prior to this, he worked at ThoughtWorks as a Technical Delivery Lead from 2016 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing digital accessibility.
Current Roles and Board Memberships
In addition to his role at ThoughtWorks, Matthew Johnston is actively involved as a Board Trustee at Stagetext since 2018 and at Scope since 2019. These positions reflect his commitment to advocating for disability inclusion and accessibility. He also serves as an Advisor at TinkerTech Labs since 2020, where he provides guidance on technology-related initiatives.
Previous Experience in Technology
Matthew Johnston has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, holding various roles throughout his career. He worked at IG Group as a Technical Team Lead from 2012 to 2016 and at Morgan Stanley as a Development Manager from 2002 to 2011. His earlier experience includes positions at IBM as a Developer from 1988 to 1996 and Granger Smith Consulting as a Technical Director for a brief period in 2011-2012.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Johnston studied at Mary Hare Grammar School and later attended Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. He is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on captioning and subtitling, reflecting his deep knowledge and expertise in digital accessibility and inclusive technology.
Passion for Inclusive Technology
Matthew Johnston is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive technology solutions. His work focuses on ensuring that digital products are accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities. This commitment drives his initiatives at ThoughtWorks and his involvement with various organizations dedicated to disability inclusion.