Matthew Dowling, PwC

Rising Star

MCA Awards 2026 Finalist

Matt is an outstanding early-career consultant whose rapid development, client impact and leadership maturity mark him out as a genuine Rising Star. In just over two years, he has made a highly successful transition from pharmaceuticals into PwC Consulting, applying strong analytical capability, curiosity and resilience to deliver outcomes across insurance, health and technology clients.

What distinguishes Matt is the professionalism and composure with which he operates. He builds trust engages with diplomacy, and is consistently relied on to lead critical workstreams independently. His time in Sri Lanka – acting as the sole on the ground performance improvement coach for a major insurance client – demonstrated exceptional maturity. He navigated cultural differences, built senior relationships from scratch, and delivered measurable performance uplift by combining data driven insight with thoughtful stakeholder management.

Matt’s leadership has accelerated significantly. He coaches experienced team managers and senior leaders with confidence, adapts his communication across geographies, and creates calm, solution oriented environments during high pressure delivery. He is committed to developing others, evident in the way he supports junior colleagues, transfers skills, and builds inclusive, high performing teams.

He brings disciplined project management, strong critical thinking and a structured approach to designing practical solutions. Whether guiding new PMO teams, challenging assumptions constructively, or shaping productivity improvements, Matt consistently demonstrates judgement beyond his grade.

Matt embodies the qualities of a Rising Star: trusted by clients, valued by teams, and delivering impact far beyond expectation. His trajectory points to a consultant with significant future potential.

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