Matthew Ward
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Walter Bossman
Matthew came to PricewaterhouseCoopers Africa Central and immediately made a huge impact by introducing new ways to improve process, increase efficiency and collaboration with Marcomm teams scattered over 8 countries. A professional to the core, Matthew is a team player with a knack for solving problems effectively in a very organised and methodical way. Blunt but fair, he is never shy from making difficult decisions for the success of the team in general and will always do his best to carry you along. Matthew eagerly participates with the other members of the team, sharing his ideas and expertise, and ready to jump in anywhere we needed help. As anyone can tell, I thorougly enjoyed working with Matthew, not only for the reasons cited above but for his abilities to work with competing deadlines and priorities, and still be pleasant and fun to work with.
Walter Bossman
Matthew came to PricewaterhouseCoopers Africa Central and immediately made a huge impact by introducing new ways to improve process, increase efficiency and collaboration with Marcomm teams scattered over 8 countries. A professional to the core, Matthew is a team player with a knack for solving problems effectively in a very organised and methodical way. Blunt but fair, he is never shy from making difficult decisions for the success of the team in general and will always do his best to carry you along. Matthew eagerly participates with the other members of the team, sharing his ideas and expertise, and ready to jump in anywhere we needed help. As anyone can tell, I thorougly enjoyed working with Matthew, not only for the reasons cited above but for his abilities to work with competing deadlines and priorities, and still be pleasant and fun to work with.
Walter Bossman
Matthew came to PricewaterhouseCoopers Africa Central and immediately made a huge impact by introducing new ways to improve process, increase efficiency and collaboration with Marcomm teams scattered over 8 countries. A professional to the core, Matthew is a team player with a knack for solving problems effectively in a very organised and methodical way. Blunt but fair, he is never shy from making difficult decisions for the success of the team in general and will always do his best to carry you along. Matthew eagerly participates with the other members of the team, sharing his ideas and expertise, and ready to jump in anywhere we needed help. As anyone can tell, I thorougly enjoyed working with Matthew, not only for the reasons cited above but for his abilities to work with competing deadlines and priorities, and still be pleasant and fun to work with.
Walter Bossman
Matthew came to PricewaterhouseCoopers Africa Central and immediately made a huge impact by introducing new ways to improve process, increase efficiency and collaboration with Marcomm teams scattered over 8 countries. A professional to the core, Matthew is a team player with a knack for solving problems effectively in a very organised and methodical way. Blunt but fair, he is never shy from making difficult decisions for the success of the team in general and will always do his best to carry you along. Matthew eagerly participates with the other members of the team, sharing his ideas and expertise, and ready to jump in anywhere we needed help. As anyone can tell, I thorougly enjoyed working with Matthew, not only for the reasons cited above but for his abilities to work with competing deadlines and priorities, and still be pleasant and fun to work with.
Experience
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Levanter Africa
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Kenya
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director and Founder
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Jun 2013 - Present
We advise clients on strategic communications and business development to help them grow their revenues and build their reputations. We help governments and the private sector in Africa, talk to relevant stakeholders, expand into new markets and services, as well as respond to evolving client and public needs. With offices in Kenya and UK, we have a track record of working with leading organisations in transport, financial services, energy, ICT, development and government. We have won multiple awards for our earned media campaigns. Show less
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Non Executive Director
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2019
www.bcckenya.org www.bcckenya.org
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Marketing, Communications and Business Development
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Dec 2007 - Jun 2013
I led a team of 24 professionals across East and West Africa in helping build the firm's revenues and brand in key sectors – including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure and Government. Together we delivered double digit growth for five years and a number one brand positioning. I was involved in business development for several large African priority clients and my team was responsible for project managing the firm’s US$60 million priority client programme. I led communications for PwC in the region - talking to clients, staff, shareholders, regulators, government, media and the public. Show less
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Institutional Communications
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Jun 2005 - Dec 2007
I was responsible for thought leadership–led campaigns and supported key service areas in M&A, risk and finance effectiveness. I developed and delivered campaigns through media, trade events and client road shows. In 2006, I was also a founding member of PwC’s Australian climate change practice, responsible for engaging with clients and government around the emissions trading scheme.
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Ruder Finn
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director
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2000 - 2005
I managed communications and marketing campaigns across multiple countries – primarily focused on technology and financial services with clients including Citi, British Telecom, The Software Alliance, Concord Communications, The Open Mobile Alliance and Singapore Management University. I managed communications and marketing campaigns across multiple countries – primarily focused on technology and financial services with clients including Citi, British Telecom, The Software Alliance, Concord Communications, The Open Mobile Alliance and Singapore Management University.
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Bell Pottinger
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Account Manager
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1998 - 2001
Part of the technology and consumer finance communications team. I delivered consumer and business to business campaigns for clients including Demon Internet, Tesco Personal Finance and BACS (Direct Debit). Part of the technology and consumer finance communications team. I delivered consumer and business to business campaigns for clients including Demon Internet, Tesco Personal Finance and BACS (Direct Debit).
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Education
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1994 - 2007
The University of Reading
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons, History -
1987 - 1993
Ampleforth
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