Matthew Cooper

Matthew Cooper is a skilled business development executive currently engaged with Essentra since January 2024, focusing on customer sales in the North West of England. Previously, Matthew held the role of Head of Operations at Next Gen Sports Camps, facilitating holiday sports camps aimed at reducing employee absenteeism. Experience as an Activity Coordinator with Leadinglink involved supporting youth through sports and wellness activities in collaboration with educational and community organizations. Matthew officiated at the Northern Alliance League as a Senior County Football Referee for the Football Association from September 2014 to April 2022. Early career roles included delivering customer service as a Bar Waiter at Northumbria Students' Union and a placement internship at Newcastle Elite Academy, which involved event management and coaching responsibilities. Matthew holds a BA in Sport Management from Northumbria University, earned between 2018 and 2021.