Matthew Wragg, CEO at Gattaca PLC: How to Build a Career in Recruitment

Episode Guest:

Matthew Wragg is the CEO at Gattaca Plc. Parent company to Matchtech, Infosec People and Gattaca Projects , where he’s spent over two decades rising through 12 roles to lead the company. Known for his people-first approach and belief in learning through hard graft, Matthew brings deep insight into recruitment, leadership, and resilience.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:20 Matthew’s first job and “get the hell out if it’s not learning” mindset

4:10 From door‑to‑door sales to recruitment: the pivot

7:05 What “hard graft” really means and why it matters

10:22 The role of emotional intelligence in recruitment

13:35 How recruitment has stayed the same — and what’s changed

16:40 Building a team game, not just a desk/mini‑business

19:12 The power of curiosity: “everybody knows something you don’t”

22:30 What makes a great recruiter and what the industry gets wrong

25:45 Inside Gattaca PLC: culture, identity & client‑candidate impact

29:10 Matthew’s “duvet‑flip” moment: what wakes him up in the morning

32:05 Financial decisions, bold steps & money tips

35:20 Career reflections: loyalty, learning and making yourself redundant

38:00 Closing thoughts & take‑aways

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