A GRADUATE of the University of Manchester, Matt started his career in the print industry as marketing executive for a pan-European print management organisation.

Three years later he moved to TFM and Magic 1170 Radio, where he spent a further four years as brand manager, overseeing the launch of new shows, managing off-air events and promoting the stations throughout the Tees Valley.

After a short stint working in the public sector, Matt moved to the Boro in summer 2007 in the newly-created role of Marketing Manager to help with increasing ticket sales and other departmental revenues, managing customer relationship management activity and overseeing initiatives that consistently position Middlesbrough Football Club as a premium brand.

A fiercely-proud local lad and Boro fan, Matt is determined to show his counterparts at the likes of Manchester Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea that we can compete with the best of them, both on and off the pitch.