Developed business strategy and more effective marketing for a wide variety of companies. Enabled clients to achieve targets for increased profitability, turnover and stability. Three years after working with one manufacturer they had “made more money than in the previous fifteen years”.

Advised founders and boards of directors on future direction, based on audits of performance and analysis of potential for growth. Having convinced one group board of a clear path away from their confusing strategy, a board member commented: “His recommendations to the Board were insightful and extremely relevant.”

Provided guidance on funding and financial management, leading to increased profits and greater stability.

Mentored senior executives to guide them successfully through challenging business transitions. A CEO who massively improved his company’s performance said of Matthew: “A man of integrity who challenged me to think differently and helped me to become a better manager.”

Recruited high-calibre marketers across Europe to form cohesive team that generated 150% of required sales opportunities.

Increased positive press coverage and favourable industry analyst reports by more than 100%, by conducting hundreds of briefings and interviews around Europe to introduce new product line.

Left legacy of effective multi-country working practices designed to encourage cooperation and wisely use available budget for maximum impact.

Built UK professional services team, where the processes developed became the blueprint for worldwide subsidiaries. Responsible for all UK contractual, legal and financial matters.

Two years in Connecticut HQ driving strategy of core products, resulting in 100s of millions of dollars in sales of a new generation of software products.

Recruited and led pan-European teams for product marketing, competitive analysis and marketing communications. Masterminded all pan-European marketing events and communications, including annual European customer conference. Built customer community long before social media made it easy.

Crafted a positive market presence for the company formed by the merger of Hyperion with a rival. Equipped salespeople with the tools and information they needed to increase sales with a more complex product line.