About Ed Mata
Founder and Executive Director of Focus Building Solutions.

Ed is a focused, value driven, people oriented and strategic leader that will get a solution where others would have given up. Very successful at building family, social network and organisations. Thirsty for knowledge, eager to help and very effective at getting the best out of people.
Ed has worked in the construction industry for 25 years, starting as a house builder in Greece. With a keen interest in the business side of the construction industry, he developed a bespoke business model for the English market since 1998.
He likes socialising, loves arts, enjoys sport activities, exploring and free skydiving.
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