Mathieu leads our operations team with a wealth of experience spanning over 28 years in the construction industry. His responsibilities extend across new business development, process and procedure optimisation, quality management, recruitment, finance oversight, and line management. Currently, he is also managing projects for a key client while providing dedicated support to our apprentices as they progress through their careers with us.

Before joining the company, Mathieu spent six years as a senior facilities manager in the private sector, followed by over 16 years in the public sector, where he served as a programme manager and commercial director. What drew him to DARNA was the directors' vision, the company's ambitious growth trajectory, its strong work ethic, and a genuinely employee-focused leadership style.

Mathieu’s core strengths lie in programme management, people leadership, and commercial acumen. He approaches challenges with logical, evidence-based thinking to ensure informed decisions that deliver real value. Driven by a client-first philosophy, he is committed to doing the job right and representing the company positively at every opportunity, believing that trust is fundamental to creating lasting client relationships, underpinned by open communication and consistent engagement. He leads his team collaboratively, firmly believing that treating people well fosters loyalty and ensures everyone steps up when it matters most.

Looking ahead, Mathieu is working towards achieving his Chartered Membership with the CIOB (MCIOB) while driving our operations forward to the next level of excellence.