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Matthew Hickey — Founder

Matthew Hickey

Founder · Social Intent
United Kingdom updated 2026-03-30

Profile

In the United Kingdom, Matthew Hickey works in gambling and responsible gaming. He founded Social Intent, focusing on strategic consultancy and corporate governance alongside organisational transformation. Hickey also serves on the Casino Guru Awards jury for the category covering the best implementation of responsible gaming tools.

His career spans over 20 years across corporate and non-profit sectors, as well as government. Before launching Social Intent, he held leadership roles including CEO and executive director, and advised organisations on strategy development.

Work history

Founder
Social Intent
01.2024 – present
Panel Member
Charity Hall of Fame
05.2024 – present
Governor
Ysgol Llanbedrog
02.2024 – present
Executive Director
H2 Consult Limited
10.2018 – 02.2024
Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Gordon Moody Association
02.2020 – 12.2023
Chief Executive Officer
The Children's Literacy Charity
01.2017 – 10.2019
Marketing Director, Development Director
Social Interest Group
08.2015 – 01.2017
Marketing Director, Communications Consultant
British Council
06.2011 – 08.2015
Chief Executive Officer
Hickey Consulting Limited
03.2008 – 06.2011
Consultant
Opening Doors
04.2009 – 03.2011
Consultant
H2 Gambling Capital
2009 – 2011
Head of Marketing
Turning Point
2008 – 2009
Marketing Manager
SkillsActive
2002 – 2008

Verticals

Gambling

Catalogue role

C-level

A profile in the affpapa.org expert directory. Section: Industry experts. The Russian version of this profile: /neexperts/matthew-hickey.

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