Matthew Spacie — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Executive Chairman and Founder of Magic Bus, a non-governmental organization that works with 3 million young people and has placed nearly 500,000 in sustainable employment across six countries.
Founder of Socialstar since 2019.
Co-founder of Cleartrip.com from 2004 to 2006, a global online travel company.
Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the travel group Cox & Kings Ltd.
Recipient of accolades including Member of the Order of the British Empire and Business Standard Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2018.
Serves as a Non Executive Board Member at Dasra since 2001 and was a Non Executive Strategic Advisor at Etihad Airways from 2013 to 2017.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Nottingham Trent University and New York State University.

Biography

Matthew Spacie is a British entrepreneur and humanitarian based in Mumbai, India. He is the founder and Executive Chairman of Magic Bus, a non-governmental organization established in 1999. Magic Bus works with children and youth, guiding them from childhood to sustainable livelihoods.