For more than 30 years, Matt Cookson has been very fortunate to work with and learn from leaders and innovators in the private sector, higher education and government. With a constant focus on strategic communications and its role in advancing an organization, this invaluable experience is the platform on which he has built his current business, Cookson Communications, where he serves as President and CEO. The firm works in partnership with clients to provide effective communications and marketing strategies and services that help clients engage with their target audiences, elevate visibility and achieve company goals. Matt is also the co-founder of Stay Work Play, was named one of the “25 Leaders of the Future” by Business New Hampshire Magazine in 2009, and was one of NHBR’s New Hampshire 200 in 2019.