Matthew Dunne
| Matthew Dunne | |
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Dunne in 2021 | |
| Born | Matthew Dunne April 21, 1988 East Yorkshire, England |
| 🏳️ Nationality | British |
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| 💼 Occupation | Technologist, entrepreneur, Business executive |
| Known for | Founder of The Despatch Company (formerly Despatch Cloud) |
Matthew Dunne (born 21 April 1988) is a British technologist, entrepreneur and business leader. He is the founder of The Despatch Company (formerly Despatch Cloud), a United Kingdom-based logistics technology firm whose platforms process hundreds of millions of shipments annually and underpin billions in trade across Europe. Dunne is known for blending engineering discipline with commercial strategy. In 2025, he was named among the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders – Ones to Watch, an annual list published in partnership with The Times recognising entrepreneurs and business leaders across the United Kingdom.[1]
Early life and education
Dunne grew up in East Yorkshire, England. In a 2021 interview with The Yorkshire Post, he discussed being diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age, an experience he credits with shaping his interest in technology and problem solving.[2]
At the age of 13, Dunne received local and international attention after developing a website to share information about dyslexia. The story was featured in the Driffield Post under the headline "Website wins world praise", highlighting his early interest in technology and his efforts to help others understand dyslexia.[3]
He studied Web Design and Development at the University of Hull, graduating with First-Class Honours, and later earned a Master’s degree in Cyber Security from the University of York, an NCSC-certified course focused on system integrity and resilience.
Career
Before founding his company, Dunne worked in electrical engineering within the leisure and amusement sector. He later lectured in computing and digital media at East Riding College and the University of Hull, teaching programming, digital systems, and web development.
In 2008, he founded the business that became The Despatch Company, originally established as Despatch Cloud. The firm develops technology for logistics, warehousing, and courier integration. Its platforms are used by retailers and third-party logistics providers across Europe, processing hundreds of millions of shipments and 2.1 billion items each year.[4]
Under Dunne’s leadership, the company partnered with JD International Logistics in 2022 to enhance cross-border fulfilment services.[5]
Recognition and professional roles
Dunne is a professional member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) and serves as a cyber ambassador for North Yorkshire Police, providing voluntary technical advice on cybersecurity and digital resilience.
He has also lectured and spoken at universities and industry events on fulfilment technology, product design and digital infrastructure.
In 2025, he was included among the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders – Ones to Watch, an initiative published in partnership with The Times to highlight emerging UK entrepreneurs and business leaders.[1]
Personal philosophy
Dunne describes his philosophy as centred on simplicity and clarity in design, aiming to “make complex systems simple and dependable.”[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025 – Ones to Watch". LDC. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Meet the dyslexic entrepreneur who is solving logistical problems for businesses". The Yorkshire Post. 30 November 2021.
- ↑ Davidson, Claire (circa 2001). "Website wins world praise". Driffield Post. Driffield, East Yorkshire. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "Despatch Cloud rides new Covid ecommerce boom". Growth Yorkshire. 22 January 2021.
- ↑ "UK tech specialist Despatch Cloud partners with JD International Logistics". Warehouse & Logistics News. April 2022.
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