Matthew R. Shay

Matthew R. Shay is the president and CEO of the National Retail Federation. Matthew has held this position since January 2005. Prior to that, they were the president and CEO of the International Franchise Association from January 2001 to December 2004.

Matthew R. Shay has a MBA from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, a JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and a BA in English and Political Science from Wittenberg University.

Some direct reports include Marc Metrick - President, Saks Fifth Avenue, Martine Reardon - EVP of Content & Membership & Chief Marketing Officer, and Hal Lawton - President and CEO, Tractor Supply Company.