Matt Clayman

Matt Clayman is an accomplished professional in the fields of brand strategy and innovation, currently serving as Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at Material since February 2022, where efforts focus on revitalizing American brands and repositioning various iconic companies. As Founder and President of Clay Co. LLC since September 2017, Matt leads a brand strategy and design agency in Santa Monica. Prior experience includes positions such as Chairman of the Board for A World Fit For Kids and Director of Strategy at KERN, where Matt was the lead strategist during the Covid-19 pandemic, creating communication strategies for major corporations. A background in B2B brand strategy was further established through roles at phenomenon and MaCher, with earlier work at Innovation Protocol honing skills in client partnerships and brand strategy development. Matt holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Psychology from the University of Michigan.