Matt Shapiro

Matt Shapiro possesses extensive experience in retail and international trade, beginning with a role at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where market research and international trade seminars were developed for client expansion in Asia Pacific. At The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, Matt constructed a two-way trade platform for American and Chinese companies. Subsequently, Matt held multiple managerial positions at Savills, focusing on retail tenant representation, facilitating over 40 lease transactions for international retailers in China. As Global Retail Development Director at Dyson, responsibilities included expanding the global retail portfolio and managing store development across various regions. In a subsequent role at Dyson, Matt advanced to Head of Strategy and Transformation in the CEO Office, overseeing sales growth and profitability for a large network of retail locations worldwide. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and international business studies at Copenhagen Business School.