A techie whose story is surely to raise a few eyebrows, Matt Clark is the archetypal tech leader with a journey that will leave you wanting, and at the same time will help you understand what it means to be a tech leader. Matt Clark is at Smiths Detection, a world leading threat detection and security technology provider, joining them in 2003 as a field service engineer after a seven-year career in the Australian Navy. Now, vice-president of Technology & Product Development, Matt leads a global team of over 500 talent scientist and engineers who are building the next generation of technology to help make the world a safer place. 

“Fearing failure or challenges will hold you back. Accept mistakes as part of the journey, and always keep your curiosity and passion – they’re the things that drive you, but they’ll help you drive your teams even more.“

Now, vice-president of Technology & Product Development, Matt leads a global team of over 500 talent scientist and engineers who are building the next generation of technology to help make the world a safer place.