Brief about CEO

🌱 Early Life & Education Born in 1976 in Manchester, United Kingdom, Matt Meyer grew up with a strong appreciation for engineering and urban development. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at University of Manchester, graduating in 1998. Driven by a desire to blend technical expertise with strategic business leadership, he proceeded to earn an MBA in Infrastructure Finance & Project Management from Imperial College London in 2002. 📈 Career Journey 2002–2007: Project Engineer – Balfour Beatty Plc (UK) Managed structural engineering designs and supervised site teams on various commercial and highway projects across the UK. Introduced safety and quality innovations that became standard in regional operations. 2007–2013: Senior Project Manager – Skanska UK Led multi-million-pound residential and mixed-use developments in London and Birmingham. Spearheaded integration of sustainable building technologies, achieving BREEAM Excellent ratings for two major projects. 2013–2018: Director of International Projects – Skanska Global Oversaw strategic expansion into Africa and the Middle East, building partnerships for infrastructure and smart city developments. Managed portfolios exceeding £200 million, delivering projects with enhanced operational efficiencies and investor returns. 2018–Present: CEO – Vinrils Company Limited Relocated to Nigeria to establish Vinrils Company Limited, with a vision to combine UK-standard construction quality and rigorous investment models in West Africa. Under his leadership, Vinrils has: Developed residential estates, commercial towers, and infrastructure projects worth over ₦50 billion combined. Attracted both local and foreign direct investments, leveraging his UK networks to expand investor confidence in Nigeria. Launched Vinrils’ flagship initiative “Construct to Invest”, ensuring each project delivers social impact and financial sustainability. 📌 Core Leadership Strengths International Expertise: Combines UK engineering standards with deep knowledge of African construction markets. Strategic Investment Management: Designs projects with investor returns as a core performance metric. Sustainability Advocate: Promotes eco-friendly construction practices and long-term infrastructure value. Team Development: Cultivates high-performance multicultural teams to deliver operational excellence. 🏆 Notable Achievements Recipient of the UK Global Construction Excellence Award (2017) for sustainable project delivery. Featured speaker at Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit, UK-Nigeria Business Forum, and British Council’s Smart Cities Initiative. Under his leadership, Vinrils became one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing construction and investment firms within three years. 💡 Personal Life & Vision Matt resides between Lagos and London with his wife, Claire, and their son. Outside business, he enjoys rugby, classical guitar, and mentoring young engineers through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Global Graduate Programme. His vision remains to bridge the gap between global construction standards and African infrastructure needs, creating enduring assets and high-yield opportunities for investors and communities alike.