Matt Jones, Founder and Managing Director of award-winning distance learning college Oxbridge, has been named Director of the Year in the Start-up category at the Midlands Institute of Directors Awards (IoD) 2019.
The serial entrepreneur, who has several successful start-ups under his belt, has been actively disrupting the online learning scene, using a blend of AI, pedagogical techniques and good, old-fashioned listening to empower 10,000+ students to get qualified via experiences that let them study anytime, anywhere, anyhow.
The accolade was a welcome surprise after Matt, and his college Oxbridge, secured seven awards throughout 2018/19 with Nachural, the Birmingham Post, and NatWest’s GBEA, including Service Provider of the Year.
The West Midlands IoD awards celebrate the contribution leaders and directors make to the region, shining a light on those with the resolve to build a successful business that aids the economy and wellbeing in society.
The judges recognised Matt as a true entrepreneur who has tapped into a growing market by investing time engaging his potential client base while using the latest tech to produce a truly personalised service.
A spokesman from the Institute of Directors commented: ‘Matt and Oxbridge play an integral role within the West Midlands. Displaying outstanding professionalism, Matt is all that is good about business with a proven track record that contributes to the greater good of the economy and the support of the group.’
We caught up with a jubilant Matt Jones. He said: ‘I’m incredibly proud. To be recognised by the Institute of Directors is a significant win for myself and Oxbridge.
The win symbolises our drive, vison and hard work to make a real difference to the local community, society at large, and the overall economy, so a thanks to Calum, his team and everyone at IoD for believing in me.
We may be living in uncertain times, but at Oxbridge, we’re focused on creating positive experiences, guidance and building opportunities that change people’s lives and improves the economy for the better.’
The Institute of Directors Awards 2019 took place on Tuesday 11 June at the Edgbaston Stadium Birmingham.
