Matt Evison

Head of Partnerships

GBG Plc

Dec 2025 - Current (8 months)

Founder

StackWise Advisory

Sep 2025 - Current (11 months)

With over 17 years of industry experience, I launched a venture focused on helping brands implement the best technology solutions. My work involves creating strategies that not only meet current needs but also pave the way for future success. Additionally, I assist tech companies in developing their partnership strategies for improved operational and commercial outcomes.

Global Head of Partnerships and Success

Litecard Connected Commerce across Apple and Google Wallets

Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 (6 months)

• Spearheaded the establishment of structured global agency, technology, and reseller partnerships at Litecard. • Recruited and onboarded new partners in targeted sectors, significantly expanding the partner program. • Conducted regular educational sessions, enhancing partner understanding of Litecard's offerings and generating new business referrals. • Collaborated on strategic growth plans with partners, driving substantial growth across multiple regions.

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Founder and Chief Panda Officer

Pandaxe Co

Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 6 months)

A brand that supports mental health awareness and cancer research. Check us out at www.pandaxe.shop

Tech Partner Manager

Dotdigital

Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 6 months)

• Established and nurtured strong relationships with technology partners to drive business growth and client success • Recruited new partners in target sectors and technologies to expand the technology program • Educated partners on dotdigital’s offerings and conducted regular learning sessions with partner organizations • Supported the global roll-out and optimization of the technology partner program

ANZ Partnership Manager

Tapcart

Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Managing relationships with a portfolio of existing agency partners. Helping us evaluate potential new agency partners in alignment with our partnership strategy. Generating referrals and new business opportunities for our sales team. Supporting Tapcart’s sales and customer success teams to help leverage appropriate partners in sales cycles and to meet customer needs. Collaborating across Tapcart’s customer success, sales, marketing and product teams to drive increased Tapcart and agency partner opportunities. Identifying and supporting marketing opportunities for Tapcart with agency partners to increase awareness of Tapcart and generate opportunities for our sales team. Representing Tapcart in partners’ market-facing events and conferences

Partner Manager-APAC Region

ClearSale

Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)

Utilize existing relationships and uncover new to recruit and manage portfolio of signed partners across APAC regions in different partner categories which may include: Payments, Technology and Agencies • Develop marketing strategies with an emphasis on driving quality merchant leads for our sales team members • Create a trusted relationship with partners so ClearSale is known to their sales team members and is the fraud solution they bring to their clients. • Design and implement communication and co-marketing activities to drive awareness and revenue growth

Partner Marketing Program Manager - Microsoft

JeffreyM Consulting

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (10 months)

Partner Development Manager - AU SSR

Amazon

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (6 months)

Program Manager II - Consumer Payments Business Operations

Amazon

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (6 months)

Senior Brand Engagement Manager

Amazon

Jan 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 8 months)

In 2017, I was promoted to serve as the first-ever Engagement Manager for Amazon’s Brand Registry program, and charged with managing escalations, creating permission groups, and developing new SOPs. I currently supervise a team of 12 Brand Specialists and Onboarding Managers. Key Accomplishments: - Established and introduced streamlined processes to enable team to enroll brands in Amazon’s Brand Registry program and to add more users in bulk fashion; developed Python scripts to reduce work required by Brands.

Technical Business Development Manager, Amazon App Store

Amazon

Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 5 months)

In this role, I partnered with the marketing team to drive technical business development for the App Store. Key Accomplishments: _ Played vital role in publishing 400+ apps and games through diligent outreach and correspondence with developers. _ Boosted efficiency by streamlining process that was previously handled by 4 Technical Business Development Managers.

VP - Partner Engagement Manager, IoT

National Purchasing Partners

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (2 years)

At National Purchasing Partners, I identified, pursued, and captured new business, and drove growth in revenue and account base. I established new accounts while delivering high-value programs and services to existing members to promote sales growth. I also led a 10-member Inside Sales Team. - Grew revenue by $10M+ since the beginning of 2016, achieving significant gains through creative growth strategies. - Produced an average of 114% of quota, meeting and exceeding ambitious performance goals. - Sought and secured 4 new National Accounts, building member base and laying groundwork for a long-term business relationship. - Coached 10-member Inside Sales Team in best practices and customer relationship management techniques.

Business Development Manager

National Purchasing Partners

Jan 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 11 months)

In my Business Development Management role, I generated new business by negotiating vendor programs that created additional options and value for membership base. I also analyzed market and competitor trends, identified growth opportunities, and won new business. Key Accomplishments: - Delivered nearly $20M revenue growth in each year of tenure; exceeded quota every quarter and earned 2015 Top Performer honors.

Customer Service & Sales Consultant

Telstra

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (1 year)

In 2013, I was able to deliver significant value during my short-term international role with Telstra. I built trusted relationships with new customers, helped rescue strained business relationships with dissatisfied customers, and supervised a 10-member Sales Rep Team. Key Accomplishments: - Averaged 135% of sales goal. - Helped company achieve new levels of customer satisfaction by coaching reps to focus on customer needs and ensuring complete and timely resolution of customer issues.

Enterprise & Government Business Support Associate

Verizon Wireless

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (2 years)

In this position, I led sales and business relationships with top clients, including Fortune 500 National Accounts. I educated and trained clients on the unique value proposition of Verizon technologies, and I engaged senior client decision-makers to understand business needs, and then aligned those needs with the Verizon product and service suite. Key Accomplishments: - Drove $50M revenue growth. - Managed 42 Fortune 500 accounts, growing accounts by 3.7%.

Senior Business Sales Associate

Verizon

Jan 2006 - Dec 2013 (8 years)

During this time frame, I devised and executed strategies to generate new business development for Verizon. I drove growth in revenue, client base, and market share on both regional and national scales. I also helped oversee efficient sales operations and new-hire training. Key Accomplishments: - Delivered 111% of quota and attained #1 ranking in the West Area for e-commerce transaction volume. - Produced 80% account growth, increasing relationships from 10,000 lines to over 18,000.

Department Manager

Macys

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (4 years)

In this early career role, I utilized my professional selling techniques and product knowledge to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service. I was also selected to train new-hire employees in merchandising, branding, and understanding customer needs.

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