Our People
The people who work at Matter share in our vision and values and are driven by working together to solve the problem of eliminating microplastics from our natural environment in a way that is collaborative and fun.
We believe that our team's lived experiences, cultures, and ways of working add incredible value and unique perspectives that help us all become better colleagues and humans.
Leadership
Adam Root
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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A bold visionary, Adam built Matter from the ground up and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the business and building the technology, partnerships, and team needed to deliver impact at the scale required to tackle the world’s biggest environmental challenges.
Anthony Kolanko
Chief Revenue Officer
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Anthony is the driving force behind Matter’s commercial engine, responsible for leading the activity and performance needed to power the company’s growth.
With a background in design and a career spent scaling commercial and product teams across multiple territories across three continents, Anthony brings a global perspective to Matter’s commercial strategy and mission to transform industries through technology that empowers both customers and the planet.
David Gray
General Counsel
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David is the guiding compass behind the legal operation of the business, responsible for ensuring the business navigates the complex legal and commercial landscape with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
A highly accomplished legal expert, David has led global teams of over 400 legal professionals, closing multi-billion-dollar deals across 30+ jurisdictions. His career has spanned public and private sectors, giving him a deep understanding of how to balance opportunity with risk.
Katharine Wilkinson
Finance Director
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Katharine is the financial steward supporting Matter’s growth, responsible for building the financial systems, governance, and operational foundations needed to scale impact sustainably and responsibly.
Trained at EY, Katharine brings over 20 years' experience in senior finance leadership across technology, environmental, and social impact organisations. She has built finance functions from the ground up, lead systems implementations and M&A activity, and brings the transactional and operational experience that fast-growing businesses need to navigate critical stages of growth with confidence.
Reuben Kettle Aiers
Head of Engineering
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Reuben is Head of Engineering, and responsible for building a talented engineering team, guiding Matter’s R&D programmes for both internal and customer projects, and managing our intellectual property portfolio.
Having completed his studies at Brunel University, Reuben learnt the ropes for how to develop innovative technology by working for Dyson and patented several inventions.
Nic Copley
Chief Technology Officer
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Nic is the technical mastermind behind Matter’s engineering and product development, responsible for ensuring we have the people, systems, and vision in place to turn bold ideas into market-leading solutions.
Nic’s brings over three decades of experience leading innovation, engineering, product management, and business development across start-ups and global corporations, including a >$1bn operating group of a Fortune 250 diversified industrial company.
We are always on the lookout for kind, collaborative, and motivated individuals who want to support us in making environmental impact. If this sounds like you, click below to see our opportunities for joining the team!
