Biography
Matthew Townend is Managing Director at Cavell and the business’s founder, where he leads global research, consulting, and strategic advisory services for telecom and technology providers and investors.
A recognised thought leader in cloud and IP communications, Matthew works closely with C-suite executives and private equity firms on growth strategy, M&A, and market positioning. With decades of consulting and operational experience with leading global operators and vendors, he helps organisations navigate industry disruption and unlock new opportunities in the evolving communications landscape.
He also leads Cavell’s flagship Cloud Communications Summits, shaping industry dialogue and insight.
Speaker's Sessions
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Managing Director at Cavell
Disruption in Now the Default
In a market defined by constant change, disruption is no longer a phase; it’s the baseline. This keynote sets the tone for Cavell Summit North America, unpacking the macro forces reshaping communications and their implications for growth, competition, and surv...
In a market defined by constant change, disruption is no longer a phase; it’s the baseline. Thi...
Disruption in Now the Default
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Navigating Growth, Margin and Disruption to 2030
Growth is harder. Margins are tighter. Disruption is constant. In this CEO panel, industry leaders share how they are navigating today’s pressures while positioning their businesses for success through to 2030.
Growth is harder. Margins are tighter. Disruption is constant. In this CEO panel, industry leader...
Navigating Growth, Margin and Disruption to 2030
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Managing Director at Cavell
What Makes a Communications Business Valuable in 2026?
Valuation drivers are changing. This panel explores what investors, buyers, and markets are really looking for in communications businesses today, and how that is evolving.
Valuation drivers are changing. This panel explores what investors, buyers, and markets are reall...
What Makes a Communications Business Valuable in 2026?
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The Market Reset: Who Wins the Next Five Years?
As the industry navigates shifting market dynamics, emerging technologies, and evolving customer expectations, who will be best positioned to succeed over the next five years? In this closing session, Cavell analysts and industry leaders will reflect on the key ...
As the industry navigates shifting market dynamics, emerging technologies, and evolving customer ...