Matthew Trafford

Matthew Trafford is an experienced professional currently serving as the Commercial Planning Lead at Royal Caribbean Group since May 2022, having previously held the role of Senior Commercial Planning Analyst for the EMEA region. Prior experience includes valuable contributions at Heathrow from September 2017 to May 2022, where Matthew worked in various capacities such as Retail Strategy Analyst and Commercial Strategy Analyst for the Heathrow Expansion Programme. Additionally, Matthew participated in the Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, focusing on airfield operations and commercial logistics. Earlier career experience includes a Commercial Internship at L'Oréal and SME Sales Analyst role at Vodafone, along with a Service Assistant position at T.G.I. Fridays. Matthew holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bath and a Bachelor of Business Administration from City University of Hong Kong, complemented by a foundational education at Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School.