Philly Mathers

Philly Mathers has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in sales, business development, and partnerships. In 2004, they started by working as a New Business Executive at Haymarket Publishing, where they contributed to new business wins for clients such as Sony and Sky Sports. They also led the Haymarket Bursary project, working with undergraduates on live projects for brands like Universal Music and Rough Guides.

Moving on, from 2007 to 2010, Mathers worked as a Senior Sales Executive at Haymarket Publishing, where they rejuvenated the declining non-core market and achieved a 20% increase in revenue amidst the Global Recession. They were later promoted to manage core motoring accounts, handling clients such as Volkswagen Group and Honda.

After Haymarket Publishing, Mathers joined Illustrated London News in 2011 as Head of New Business, responsible for lead generation and winning partnerships with brands like Mercedes and HSBC.

In 2012, they joined Seven (formerly Seven Squared) as Head of Sales for CIMA Media, managing the sales team and generating revenue from major financial and consumer brands like IBM and HSBC.

In 2013, Mathers joined Invitation Digital (IDL) first as a Commercial Partnerships Manager for Vouchercloud, where they created a new revenue stream by forging partnerships with brands like RAC and Coca-Cola. Later, in 2016, they joined the Giftcloud team as a Senior Partnerships Manager, driving successful multi-million pound partnerships with major Telcos, Energy Suppliers, and Financial Clients.

Their most recent position is at Runa, where they started in 2019 as Head of Commercial Partnerships. In 2021, they became the Sales Director and then progressed to the position of Director of Sales and Business Development in 2022.

Alongside their professional career, Mathers also pursued their passion for social initiatives. As a Social Media Specialist at Out of my day job, they organized community-building initiatives such as a Christmas appeal for the Samaritans and a charity fundraiser involving shoes.

Overall, Mathers has a strong background in sales, business development, and partnerships, with experience in various industries and a track record of successful collaborations and revenue growth.

Philly Mathers began their education at Fairfield Primary School from 1986 to 1993. Philly then attended West Bridgford School of Speech & Drama from 1993 to 1998. Following that, Philly attended Loughborough High School from 1993 to 2000. Philly later pursued a degree in Popular Culture at the University of Plymouth from 2000 to 2003.