Tom Matson
About Tom Matson
Tom Matson serves as the Associate Director of Commercial and Technology (Legal) at KPMG Australia and has extensive experience in legal and commercial sectors. He has held various roles in sports and entertainment law, demonstrating expertise in stakeholder management and commercial rights strategy.
Work at KPMG Australia
Tom Matson has been serving as the Associate Director - Commercial and Technology (Legal) at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing legal aspects related to commercial rights and technology. His position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, where he has contributed to various projects over the past three years.
Current Role at ESQ Collective
In addition to his role at KPMG, Tom Matson has been the Executive Director at ESQ Collective since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing legal and business affairs, with a particular emphasis on the sports and entertainment sectors. He has held this position for eight years, also based in Sydney, New South Wales.
Previous Experience in Sports and Entertainment Law
Before his current roles, Tom Matson worked at Sports & Entertainment Ltd as the Head of Talent Management, Legal and Business Affairs from 2016 to 2021. He also held positions at Rugby Australia, where he served as the Manager - Commercial Projects and Major Events from 2014 to 2016, and as Senior Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2014. His experience in these roles has provided him with a strong foundation in managing commercial rights and stakeholder relationships.
Educational Background
Tom Matson has an extensive educational background in law and business. He completed his Executive MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management from 2015 to 2022. He also earned a Graduate Diploma in Sports Law from the University of Melbourne between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, he holds a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degree from The University of Western Australia, which he completed from 1999 to 2004.
Expertise in Legal and Commercial Strategy
Tom Matson possesses significant expertise in managing commercial rights and strategy within the legal sector. His experience spans both in-house and private practice legal environments, allowing him to approach corporate and commercial law from a broad perspective. He is skilled in stakeholder management, particularly in the context of major projects.