Matthew Merrilees
About Matthew Merrilees
Matthew Merrilees serves as the Chief Executive Officer for North America at Global-e, where he has played a significant role in enhancing the company's operations and platform capabilities since 2019. His extensive experience in logistics and sales includes previous positions at DHL and FedEx, where he contributed to various aspects of international sales and account management.
Current Role at Global-e
Matthew Merrilees serves as the Chief Executive Officer for North America at Global-e, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company's operations and strategy in the North American market. Merrilees has played a significant role in expanding Global-e's presence in the region, contributing to the company's overall growth and success.
Previous Experience at DHL
Merrilees has extensive experience at DHL, where he held multiple positions over several years. He worked as an Account Executive from 2006 to 2007, and later as a Senior Account Executive from 2007 to 2008. He also served as Manager of International Sales from 2008 to 2009, National Account Manager from 2009 to 2013, and Senior Manager of National Accounts Northeast from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved managing key accounts and developing sales strategies in the Greater New York City Area.
Experience at FedEx
Before joining Global-e, Merrilees worked at FedEx as Managing Director of Sales from 2015 to 2018. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and driving revenue growth within the Greater New York City Area. His experience at FedEx further enhanced his expertise in the logistics and transportation industry.
Educational Background
Merrilees earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Fairfield University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles and management practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Contributions to Global-e
At Global-e, Merrilees has been instrumental in streamlining operations to simplify cross-border selling. He has contributed to enhancing the platform's capabilities, supporting over 200 international destinations with localized shopping experiences. His efforts include optimizing big-data business intelligence models and developing advanced localization capabilities, which support over 30 languages and 100 currencies.