Matt McCarthy's Linkedin Analytics

▶️Executive Summary: ► Dynamic CEO and Managing Director with 20+ years' experience in the Retail and Consumer sector with leading Australian and International brands, such as Travelex, Myer, Sanity Virgin Music, Sunglass Hut, and David Jones. ► Showcased a proven track record of driving growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and turning around poorly performing businesses. ► Led businesses in both B2C and B2B markets with a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for transformation, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world of business. ► Demonstrated the core strength to drive business turnarounds and transformations, whether reimagining underperforming entities, reigniting businesses on the brink, or tackling challenges head-on. ► Orchestrated and re-established business fundamentals and set them on a growth path to demonstrate executive leadership experience across sectors, demographics, and markets. ► Directed P&Ls from $20M to $800M, demonstrating financial acumen and accountability from small to large businesses to deliver financial improvements and EBITDA growth. ► Oversaw and motivated high-performance teams of up to 2000 direct employees, subcontractors, and senior teams. ▶️Professional Achievements: ► Generated £729.5M in annual revenue, building APAC region from 100 to 360 stores, and lobbied for and secured licenses to operate in China. ► Transitioned in under 6 months, a trade services company to improve operating performance and deliver a clear growth strategy. ► Achieved 35% YoY sales growth and strong underlying profits to transform an underperforming and cost-challenged entity into a much-improved business and demonstrate a vision for rapid growth, innovation, and excellence. ► Generated 300% growth over three years, spearheading online presence and visibility for Travelex. ► Transformed $20M loss-making venture into an $18M profit in under two years, implementing a comprehensive turnaround plan. ► Expedited $10M p.a. in savings over 2 years by reducing stock loss and implementing new stock controls. ▶️Specialities: Turnaround Expert ▪ Transformation & Change ▪ Scaling Business ▪ Growth Strategies ▪ Strategic Planning & Execution ▪ EBITDA Improvements ▪ Loss & Performance Turnarounds ▪ Financial & Risk Governance ▪ Board Relations ▪ New Market Development ▪ Brand Reputation Management ▪ Regulatory Compliance ▪ Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Employee Relations ▪ New Products to Market ▪ Human Capital Planning ▪ Talent Development ▪ P&L Management ▪ Profit Maximization ▪ Private Equity