Matthew Boot is the Chief Projects Officer at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, leading the delivery of one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic Vision 2030 giga-projects.
With over 25 years of global experience in infrastructure and real estate, Matthew has delivered major programs across the UK, Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
He is known for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, and passion for building high-performing teams and systems that enable large-scale, sustainable development.
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Chief Projects Officer – Diriyah Company
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Matthew Boot is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of international experience delivering high-profile, complex infrastructure and real estate developments.
He currently serves as Chief Projects Officer at the Diriyah Company, where he plays a pivotal role in the delivery of one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship Vision 2030 giga-projects — the transformation of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom, into a global cultural and lifestyle destination.
Known for his hands-on leadership and strategic insight, Matthew brings a strong track record in managing multibillion-dollar programs across the UK, Australia, Asia and the Middle East.
He is widely respected for his ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and to create robust systems and processes that drive performance, mitigate risk, and enable sustainable delivery.
Prior to joining Diriyah, Matthew lead his specialist consulting practice, What’s Critical and held senior operational and delivery roles with global developer Lendlease.
His deep experience spans urban regeneration, transport, infrastructure, and master planning, often working at the intersection of private sector investment, integrated developments and complex construction environments.
Matthew is passionate about developing leadership capacity within teams and leveraging technology, including AI, to improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
His calm, values-driven approach to leadership reflects a strong personal commitment to integrity, resilience, and continuous learning — qualities that have underpinned his success in delivering world-class projects.