Mark43, a leading platform for intelligent policing operations, has appointed Co-Founder and President Matt Polega as Managing Director UK to lead its regional expansion. Relocating to the UK, Polega will drive the delivery of cloud-native technology to enhance UK policing, building on the success of Mark43’s partnership with Cumbria Constabulary.
Matt Polega named Managing Director UK for Mark43, relocating to lead operations.
Mark43 aims to deliver innovative, cloud-native policing technology in the UK.
Polega’s leadership builds on success with Cumbria Constabulary.
Over one-third of UK police forces engaged at Mark43’s recent DDaT Forum.
Cloud-native platform enhances real-time data sharing and officer efficiency.
Appointment strengthens Mark43’s commitment to UK public safety.
On July 15, 2025, Mark43 announced the appointment of Co-Founder and President Matt Polega as Managing Director UK, marking a significant step in its international growth. Polega, who will relocate to the UK, brings extensive experience from leading Mark43’s successful deployment with Cumbria Constabulary. “As one of our co-founders, Matt has made an impact across every team at Mark43,” said Bob Hughes, CEO of Mark43. “His leadership in delivering for our first UK customer, Cumbria Constabulary, has laid the foundation for long-term success and strong product-market fit in the region.”
Mark43’s cloud-native platform, including its Records Management System (RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), streamlines police operations by enabling real-time data sharing and reducing administrative burdens. This allows officers to spend more time in the community, addressing public demand for increased visibility. “Thirteen years ago, we founded Mark43 to fundamentally transform public safety operations through modern technology,” said Matt Polega. “Expanding that mission to the UK is a personal and professional milestone.”
Mark43’s partnership with Cumbria Constabulary has demonstrated the platform’s ability to enhance community safety through modern technology. The recent DDaT Forum in London, attended by over one-third of UK police forces, highlighted the growing demand for innovative solutions. “Matt’s appointment underscores Mark43’s commitment to supporting UK police forces,” said Sir George Hamilton, former Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Strategic Policing Advisor to Mark43.
Polega’s role as Managing Director UK will focus on fostering partnerships, driving operational excellence, and expanding Mark43’s UK-based team of engineering and customer success experts. His prior success with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., underscores his ability to deliver impactful solutions. “Over a decade ago, we launched our first Mark43 customer, the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. I’m thrilled to bring that experience to the UK,” said Polega.
Mark43’s appointment of Matt Polega as Managing Director UK reinforces its commitment to transforming UK policing with innovative, cloud-native technology. By leveraging real-time data and strategic partnerships, Mark43 aims to empower police forces to meet evolving community safety challenges effectively.
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