Charles Matz

Charles Matz holds a Visiting Professor role at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and is currently Strategic Lead and Researcher at CABINET. Affiliated with Merton and St Hugh’s Colleges, his academic background includes degrees from the Saïd Business School (MScMPM, PGDip SI) and The Cooper Union (BArch). His research focuses on Organisation Theory, Sensemaking, and Phenomenology, particularly in the context of spatial-temporal visual artefacts and transformative infrastructure projects.

• Affiliations: OII, CABINET, Merton/St Hugh’s Colleges, Social Science Division
• Key Expertise: Geospatial industries, engineering, architecture, media production, and project management for large-scale ventures.

His career spans over 15 years in architectural design, urban planning, and strategic leadership, overseeing major projects such as Princeton University’s Engineering Quadrangle renovations and athletic facilities. He also advises the University of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division on Human-Machine Collaboration initiatives with AWS.

• Awards: Ciné Golden Eagle, International Music Television Award, Surface Magazine’s AVANTGUARDIAN, and multiple photography accolades.

Matz leads a multi-business-unit holding company, specializing in technology accelerators, media, and cultural ventures. His work integrates visual identity, strategic branding, and interdisciplinary collaboration across sectors like hospitality, retail, and education.