Matt Chandler
About Matt Chandler
Matt Chandler serves as the Global Public Relations Lead at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023. With a strong educational background in media and communications and extensive experience in public relations across various industries, he specializes in reputation management and strategic planning.
Work at Kinaxis
Matt Chandler serves as the Global Public Relations Lead at Kinaxis, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's public relations strategy and initiatives. His work focuses on enhancing Kinaxis's visibility and reputation in the market, leveraging his extensive experience in communications to engage various stakeholders effectively.
Education and Expertise
Matt Chandler holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information and Technoculture from Western University, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications from Seneca Polytechnic in 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Professional Business Communications from Western Sydney University in 2009. His expertise includes Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Public Policy, and Internal Communications.
Background
Matt Chandler has a diverse professional background in public relations and communications. He began his career as a Public Relations Coordinator at Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. from 2007 to 2009. He has held various roles at BlackBerry, including Senior Public Relations Manager and Head of Global Public Relations, contributing to the company's communication strategies from 2017 to 2023. He also worked as a Professor in Media and Communications Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matt Chandler has executed impactful B2B and B2C awareness campaigns that engage diverse audiences across multiple channels. He has extensive experience in managing both internal and external communications for major brands. His skills in Crisis Preparedness, Issues Management, and Media Relations have established him as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives globally. He specializes in areas such as Reputation Management, Analyst Relations, and Strategic Planning.