Matthew Hickman

SVP, Managing Director of Publishing and Growth

Matthew brings 20+ years experience in media, sales and marketing, membership/audience engagement, brand strategy, and events.

Prior to his current role, Matthew served as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Bonnier Corporation. He oversaw operations, sales and marketing, membership and M&A for the company’s largest and most successful business unit, the Active Interest Network. His portfolio included more than 25 event franchises and media brands, including Boating, Flying, Sailing World, Salt Water Sportsman, Scuba Diving, Wakeboarding and Yachting.

Under Matthew's leadership and vision, the Active Interest Network implemented successful marketing initiatives and audience segmentation models, including Bonnier Audience Acceleration, Bonnier Custom Audiences and Bonnier Data Services. Matt consistently develops strong value propositions to create sustainable revenues and increase profitability for clients in industries that are as varied as the brands he represents.

Matthew earned his MBA at Rollins’ Crummer Graduate School of Business. He lives in Winter Garden, Florida with his wife and daughter, and in his spare time he enjoys traveling, boating, health and fitness and Sci-Fi.