Breakfast Briefing with Matthew Vickerstaff, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Project Finance, IPA
Author WIG Date 10 Sep 2024
A Recording of the WIG Breakfast Briefing with Matthew Vickerstaff, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Head of Project Finance, IPA
This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into how strategic infrastructure funding can drive economic growth and foster cross-sector collaboration.
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• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the IPA’S approach to financing infrastructure projects and its role in supporting the UK’s long-term economic goals.
• Explore the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in advancing large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Please note the Q&A is not included in this recording.
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Speaker at this event
Matthew Vickerstaff is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and Head of Government’s Project Finance Profession. He is responsible for the UK Guarantee Scheme and the Private Finance Initiative contract management programme, as well as for establishing a number of infrastructure funds alongside private investors in ultra fast broadband and electric vehicle charging infrastructure sectors.
Prior to joining the IPA Matthew spent over 20 years at Société Générale where he was responsible for managing the global structured finance teams including infrastructure, real estate, aircraft, shipping sectors, and export finance; and where he spent time working in Toronto, New York, Paris and London. He has been a director of a number of infrastructure investment companies and has 25 years experience in the design, build, finance and operation of infrastructure projects all over the world.
Before SocGen, Matthew began his career at Hambros PLC working in corporate risk analysis, asset finance and leasing, real estate and infrastructure both in London and Toronto. Matthew has an M.A from Cambridge University.