Igniting Growth & Cultivating Culture: Matt is a distinguished Chief Marketing Officer, renowned for catalyzing growth and nurturing a culture of excellence in the marketing realm. With a strategic eye, Matt has blended brand building with performance marketing, underpinned by his leadership in commercial operations and sales teams. His approach is customer-centric, driving sustainable results through innovative branding, data-driven marketing, and purposeful leadership.At Penn Foster Group, Matt leads a dynamic team responsible for various facets including commercial operations, sales, performance marketing, SEO, MarTech, and brand strategy, all geared towards empowering students and professionals through education and skill development. His tenure at The GIANT Company, an Ahold Delhaize brand, saw him spearheading initiatives in brand marketing, e-commerce, loyalty, store operations and CSR, significantly impacting the retail sector.Matt's journey in marketing and leadership is marked by accolades, including the Progressive Grocer GenNext Award and the Global Better Place to Shop Award. His recognition in "Who's Who in Digital & Shopper Marketing" and "40 Under 40" underscores his influence in the industry.Educationally grounded with an MBA from Penn State Harrisburg and an executive education from Harvard Business School, Matt's foundation in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh has propelled him into roles that have shaped the marketing landscapes of companies like Auntie Anne's, The Hershey Company and Del Monte Foods.