Matthew Marson is a Technology & Built Environment Leader.
Eur Ing Dr Matthew Marson MEng (Hons) PhD CEng IntPE(UK) FIMechE FRSA
Marson is an accomplished leader working at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and the built environment.
With deep expertise in smart buildings and cities, Matthew has shaped the technology landscape across a variety of asset types and geographies. He founded WSP’s Smart Places practice and was instrumental in expanding Accenture’s capabilities in this space, before leading a €100 million business that set new benchmarks in the industry.
As a key figure in the global smart buildings and cities industry, Matthew’s contributions have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Young Engineer of the Year 2022 and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Young Visionary 2016. His thought leadership extends to authoring The Smart Building Advantage, a seminal book that explores the return on investment for technology in the built environment.
Matthew’s influence is particularly pronounced in the development of smart cities, where he has been deeply involved in creating technology masterplans for some of the most iconic projects in the Middle East. His work in this region has helped shape the future of urban living, integrating advanced technologies with sustainable design principles to create cities that are both innovative and resilient.
A recognised thought leader, Matthew is a sought-after keynote speaker at international conferences, where he shares insights on emerging technologies, net-zero design, and the future of urban spaces. His expertise is further solidified through his contributions to the Encyclopaedia of Sustainable Technologies and numerous published works in industry journals.
Matthew holds a doctorate in built environment technology, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field and his ongoing role in shaping the future of our buildings and cities.
Below is a sample list of projects that Dr Marson has contributed to (non-exhaustive):
- Salesforce Tower, San Francisco
- 14th @ Irving, New York
- 1585 Broadway, New York
- Twentytwo Bishopsgate, London
- 40 Leadenhall, London
- Citi Tower, London
- Paddington Square, London
- Soho Place, London
- Featherstone Building, London
- Unity Place, Milton Keynes
- University of Glasgow
- The Dock, Dublin
- National Children’s Hospital, Dublin
- Danske Bank HQ, Copenhagen
- Red Sea Airport, Saudi Arabia
- Oxagon, NEOM, Saudi Arabia
- Al Diriyah, Riyadh (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Dubai Mall, UAE
- ICC, Hong Kong
- Smart City Blueprint, China
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Matthew’s achievements have culminated the below accolades:
- Royal Academy of Engineering – Young Engineering of the Year 2002, awarded by HRH The Princess Royal
- Freedom of the City of London
- BBC Documentary – Interview on how Smart Tech with combat climate change
- Building Magazine – Digital Leader
- Institute of Mechanical Engineers Visionary 2016/17
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Finalist
- IoTS World Congress Awards Finalist
- Santander Prize: Creativity & Innovation
- Merlin Venture Excellence Award
- IoD Young Enterprising Person of Year Runner-up
- vInspired v100 volunteering prize