Matthew Claydon

Matthew Claydon's work experience begins in 2006 when they worked as a Commercial Executive Southern Region for CHEP UK Ltd. In this role, they managed accounts for major retail groups and resolved issues related to equipment control at distribution centers.

From 2008 until 2011, Matthew worked as a Sales Manager for City Link. Their responsibilities included managing the commercial aspects of the Norwich Depot, growing and maintaining business revenue, and exceeding sales targets.

Starting in 2011, Matthew joined OSRAM as a Regional Sales Manager. Matthew supplied lighting solutions to the electrical wholesaler and distributor trade market. Their role also involved building relationships with end users, contractors, and facilities management companies to ensure product specifications and pull-through via an OSRAM stockist.

In 2014, Matthew joined Philips Lighting as a Key Account Manager before becoming a National Key Account Manager from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, they focused on developing new business through strategic partnerships and managed the development and growth of the Contractor/Installer Business Development Team within the UK Professional Lighting Channel.

Following their tenure at Philips Lighting, Matthew worked for Signify as a National Account Manager from 2018 until 2022. In this role, they were responsible for trade distribution and managed national accounts.

Most recently, Matthew is employed as the Head of Sales | Trade Channel for Yale Home Global starting in 2022.

Matthew Claydon's education history includes earning a Distinction Award in HND Business Studies from Staffordshire University, which they attended from 2001 to 2003. Following this, they enrolled at Anglia Ruskin University from 2003 to 2005 and obtained a BA (Hons) Business Administration Degree with Marketing, achieving a 2.1 classification.