Matthew Leaney
About Matthew Leaney
Matthew Leaney serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Silent Eight, where he focuses on revenue growth and performance optimization. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various roles at Refinitiv, Reuters, and Thomson Reuters.
Work at Silent Eight
Matthew Leaney has served as Chief Revenue Officer at Silent Eight since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving revenue growth and optimizing performance within the organization. His leadership is instrumental in executing valuation strategies that aim to increase the company's worth. Leaney's tenure at Silent Eight has been marked by his commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance business operations.
Previous Experience at Refinitiv
Before joining Silent Eight, Matthew Leaney worked at Refinitiv as Head of Sales Operations & Enablement for the Americas from 2018 to 2020. Based in the Greater New York City Area, he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and enabling the sales team to achieve their targets. His experience at Refinitiv contributed to his extensive knowledge in sales strategy and operations.
Career at Thomson Reuters
Matthew Leaney held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters over several years. He served as Head of Expert Sales for the Americas from 2016 to 2018, and prior to that, he was Head of Retention for Global Accounts in the Americas from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as Head of Buyside Business Development for the Americas from 2013 to 2016, and as Head of Sales for Asset Management & Lipper from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of sales and client management within the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Matthew Leaney earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce from Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His education provided a solid foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various sales and operational roles.
Expertise and Skills
Matthew Leaney specializes in designing teams to optimize performance and drive revenue growth. He possesses skills in cloud technology integration, which supports business scalability. Additionally, he leverages artificial intelligence to enhance business strategies and operations, reflecting his commitment to innovation in the financial services industry.