Matthew Richards

Matt is a rapidly rising PR professional whose impact, progression and leadership set him apart as an exceptional talent within the industry. His journey into PR began during his studies at The University of Manchester and McGill University in Canada, where an early interest in real estate and property technology led him to source and sell residential investment deals. In doing so, he quickly recognised the power of PR and marketing in building credibility, trust and momentum – sparking a clear ambition to pursue a career helping technology-led sustainability businesses scale their impact. Since joining Bloxspring as a Graduate Account Executive, Matt’s progression has been extraordinary. In under 18 months, he has earned three promotions – the fastest in the agency’s seven-year history – and now operates as an Account Manager, leading six client relationships and managing a team of three Account Executives. During this time, he has personally secured more than 70 pieces of high-quality coverage across Tier 1 and trade media, including CNBC, Bloomberg and the Financial Times, often for clients with no prior media presence. Beyond results, Matt has demonstrated a rare strategic mindset. He has played a central role in improving internal systems and services across the agency, contributing to new AI search optimisation offerings, content planning frameworks, press systems and onboarding resources that now underpin client delivery. His commitment to developing others extends outside of Bloxspring through his mentoring of young offenders via Key4Life, alongside volunteering his PR expertise to strengthen the charity’s communications.