I wholeheartedly endorse Matt as an exceptional manager and an inspirational leader. Throughout my time working with him, I have witnessed his unwavering dedication, strong work ethic and commitment to process excellence. In addition, Matt's support and mentorship has been invaluable in helping me shape my career direction and I will forever be grateful for his help and continued guidance.

In the time that I worked with Matt I witnessed him build an entire function from scratch and grow it into a global program benefiting thousands of employees. His relentless energy, enthusiasm, and refusal to compromise on quality were instrumental in doing so.

Matt's passion for his work is truly impressive as he consistently upholds the highest standards in everything he does. His expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement is evident not only in his professional work but also in his personal dedication to launching the "Ever-so-Lean" podcast.

Matt's commitment to the success of his team and the broader organization is unwavering, making him a trusted and valuable member of any team. Given his qualities, I have no doubt that Matt will continue to thrive and achieve great success in both team leadership and thought leadership roles, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes.

Hannah Denhart - Senior Program Manager at Deliveroo

Matt is a fearless leader, relentless in innovating for his team and making an impact for his stakeholders.

In my time working with Matt, he has built an environment for his teams to grow. With his deep knowledge of lean and Six Sigma methodologies, he supported us to think about improvements and efficiency gains and successfully drove his team into a more effective, results-driven org.
Matt is a visionary leader who constantly introduces fresh ideas and encourages us to think outside beaten paths. His forward-thinking mindset has helped us build a future-proof team that can adapt to the fast-changing industry requirements.
Aside from his technical expertise, Matt is an exceptional mentor and supportive leader. He takes the time to understand each team member's strengths and aspirations, providing guidance and opportunities for their professional development. His open-door policy and effective communication create a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Matt excels at building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, earning their trust and respect. His ability to clearly communicate complex ideas has facilitated successful collaboration and project implementation.

Julius Lehmann - Senior Learning Experience Manager, Amazon

I have got to know Matt through his passion for everything Excellence. He has started a real movement through his ever so lean podcast programme of learning and sharing and using his skills to bring people together to discuss some brilliant and insightful topics. I love his can do attitude and the way he engages with people at all levels is outstanding.

Karen Leftley - President British Quality Foundation

Matt is an enthusiastic, inquisitive and upbeat soul, who made the experience of contributing to the podcast smooth and highly enjoyable. He showed excellent subject matter expertise re Lean yet has a growth mindset and does not see himself as 'the expert' in this area. I'm really glad to have connected with Matt, and recommend engaging with him when it comes to continuous improvement and Lean topics.

Noel Warnell - Agile, Strategy and Transformation Director

Matt is an incredibly dynamic broadcaster and interviewer, and he has a genuine passion for the significant benefits that LEAN principles offer to both business and social process improvements. It was truly humbling to have the opportunity to contribute to his outstanding podcast. I was impressed by his remarkable talent for making interviewees feel at ease, and it was indeed a pleasure to be a part of his excellent podcast. I highly recommend giving it a listen, as it not only showcases real-life examples of how LEAN truly makes a difference but also explores the remarkable impact it has across a diverse range of industries and lifestyles.

Simon Ricketts - Founder and CEO at SIM Motorsport

Matt is a fabulous podcast host and technician. Matt has the rare gift of being able to engage in and steer a free flowing conversation that, whilst relaxed and open, delivers value. He's a pleasure to work with.

Russell Watkins - Lean and Transformation Expert and Co-Founder at Sempai

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Matt on an episode of the Ever So Lean podcast. It was great to share insights and I can recommend him as not only an expert in his field but an accomplished communicator.

Mark Gallagher - CEO Performance Insights Ltd

Matt is an amazing podcaster and speaker. When my book was published, I recorded many podcasts with a multitude of hosts. Matt stood out as one of the top podcasters that I spoke with. He was engaging and showed a true interest in my book, as well as a deep understanding of lean—both in a hands-on practical sense, and in a theoretical sense. I have recommended his podcast to a number of people, and always get the comment back that they were sorry when the hour-long podcast ended! Along with all of that, Matt is a pleasure to be with, and is a genuinely good person.

Dr Lynn Kelley - Author and Change Management Senior Leader

Matt is an absolute legend…give his podcast a listen…if you are involved in reform or transformation it is simply a valuable resource.

Derek Kennedy - Residential Building Safety

I have had the distinct pleasure of engaging with Matt Sims's work both through his insightful podcast, Ever-So-Lean, and more recently, as a speaker at the Leadership Deployment Event we hosted at Luminate Education Group. Since I started listening to his podcast, I have found it to be an invaluable resource in my journey as a change and continuous improvement practitioner.

Matt's ability to captivate and educate his audience is exceptional. Whether he is hosting his podcast or presenting at a conference, his style is consistently engaging, passionate and seemingly effortless. This approach not only makes complex topics accessible but also deeply resonant. At our recent event, Matt masterfully connected with the audience, delivering insights that were both thought-provoking and immediately applicable.

What sets Matt apart is his unique blend of authenticity and expertise. His presentations go beyond mere information sharing; they inspire and provoke meaningful change. This rare quality has made a significant impact on my professional development and, undoubtedly, on that of many others.

Polina Merkulova - Change Analyst Leeds City Collage