Speakers

Matt Butterworth is Head of Physical Security at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), where he leads the development and delivery of protective security strategy across one of the world's largest diplomatic networks.

With almost three decades of experience spanning the Royal Navy, the Metropolitan Police Service, and the FCDO, Matt has operated at the forefront of national security, protective security, risk management and international security cooperation. He currently leads major programmes focused on global security transformation, overseas security capability, and the integration of physical, technical, and operational security across the UK's diplomatic estate.

Matt has played a leading role in shaping the FCDO's approach to security modernisation, including the development of innovative concepts , which bring together government, industry, academia, and international partners to address emerging threats and test next-generation security capabilities. He also represents the FCDO in a range of international security engagements, including collaboration with Five Eyes partners on protective security and resilience.

A passionate advocate for security as an enabler of diplomacy, Matt focuses on how organisations can adapt to an increasingly complex threat environment while maintaining agility, trust, and mission effectiveness.