A high calibre, innovative Commercial/Sales & Marketing Director with a proven track record of turning around underperformance. Strong experience in creating environments of sustained, profitable growth within consumer focused service sectors for both Global Blue Chip brands and private businesses. Strong e-commerce experience.

Commercial Director @ From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Chief Marketing Officer @ Accountable for propositions, telesales (inbound & outbound), e-commerce, direct to consumer, customer value management and partner marketing. From March 2014 to May 2015 (1 year 3 months) Commercial Director UK @ Accountable for Commercial performance in the UK for FirstAssist Insurance/Cigna HL&A From April 2012 to March 2014 (2 years) Sutton, United KingdomCommercial/Sales & Marketing Director @ From February 2010 to April 2012 (2 years 3 months) Trading Director @ From November 2008 to February 2010 (1 year 4 months) Head of Acquisition @ From February 2004 to November 2008 (4 years 10 months) Head of Acquisition @ From February 2004 to November 2008 (4 years 10 months) Head of Propositions @ From January 1999 to February 2004 (5 years 2 months) Head of Propositions @ From 1999 to 2004 (5 years) European Marketing Manager @ From October 1996 to January 1999 (2 years 4 months) Marketing Manager @ From December 1994 to October 1996 (1 year 11 months) Asst Marketing Manager @ From August 1991 to December 1994 (3 years 5 months)

BA, Geography @ University of Durham From 1988 to 1991 Mathew Shepherd is skilled in: Proposition Development, Project Management, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, B2B, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Management, E-commerce, Strategy, Financial Services, Direct Marketing, CRM, New Business Development, Account Management