Matt Kosloske, MBA
About Matt Kosloske, MBA
Matt Kosloske, MBA, serves as the Director and General Manager of Brand Management and Product Innovation for Home and Personal Care Businesses at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has extensive experience in brand management, having previously held positions at Kimberly-Clark and Spectrum Brands, where he managed a $1 billion global portfolio of well-known brands.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Matt Kosloske serves as the Director and General Manager of Brand Management and Product Innovation for Home and Personal Care Businesses at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he manages a global portfolio valued at $1 billion, which includes well-known brands such as Black + Decker, George Foreman, PowerXL, and Remington Hair Care & Shave/Groom. His focus is on developing future leaders within his team and fostering a competitive and passionate work environment.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
Prior to his current role, Matt Kosloske worked at Spectrum Brands, Inc in various capacities. He served as the U.S. Marketing Director for Brand and Product Management from 2018 to 2020, and as the Global Marketing Director for Brand Strategy and Product Innovation from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Senior Manager for Brand and Product Management from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Spectrum Brands has contributed to his expertise in brand management and product innovation.
Experience at Kimberly-Clark
Matt Kosloske has significant experience at Kimberly-Clark, where he held multiple roles. He was a Brand Manager for the GOODNITES(r) brand from 2015 to 2017, and an Associate Brand Manager from 2012 to 2013. He also worked as a Senior Associate Brand Manager in two separate stints, first from 2013 to 2014 and then from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at Kimberly-Clark helped him develop strong brand management skills and a deep understanding of consumer marketing.
Educational Background
Matt Kosloske earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing and Real Estate from the Lubar College of Business, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, from 2002 to 2006. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategic Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and strategic thinking.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in brand management, Matt Kosloske gained experience in marketing through various positions. He worked as a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Briggs & Stratton from 2007 to 2012 and as a Marketing Associate at Funjet Vacations from 2006 to 2007. He also held internships at Briggs & Stratton as a Consumer Marketing Intern from 2005 to 2006. These early career experiences contributed to his understanding of marketing strategies and consumer engagement.