“Despite the natural trepidation that comes from stepping into an unknown world, away from the comfort of job security and a private sector salary, my decision to join the Associate Programme has proven to be the best career decision I have ever made. Whilst the experience and responsibility gained through the placements is fantastic, it's the broader benefit of being part of a movement, a cohort of Associates so engaged with the real economy and wanting to make a difference, that is the most invaluable element.”
Matt Cooper
Before joining On Purpose Matt spent six years as a Management Consultant, first with PwC and then Elixirr, supporting Financial Services, Media and Leisure organisations on large change programmes. His experience spans from data analysis and financial modelling through to project management and delivering training programmes, for clients across Europe and Africa. He has a passion for education, and outside of consulting Matt has pursued various volunteering roles as a teacher, student mentor, and careers advisor. Matt was driven to On Purpose by the opportunity to collaborate with, and be inspired by like-minded people and organisations, and to make an impact at a societal level. He holds a BSc in Economics and Economic History from Warwick, and during his degree spent a year studying Economics in Paris. In his free time Matt's eclectic bunch of hobbies includes travel, football, improvised comedy, cooking and being musical!
