Matt Ridings

Matt is a social business strategist, author, and keynote speaker who has worked in digital on both the agency and enterprise side since 1994.  He ran interactive for the agency of record for such established brands as Levi’s, Cisco, and British Airways as well as the launch of new ventures such as Jet Blue and RedSpark.  He has also been involved in his own ventures, including as a partner building out a 300+ person consultancy.  His interactive workshops on developing innovation cultures and change management initiatives are renowned for their ability to connect with executives.

He is a frequent keynote speaker whose mix of humor and ‘a ha!’ moments resonate with executives and practitioners alike. Industry conferences include HR, Management, Health Care, Pharma, Social Media, and High Tech.  Recent talks include keynote at Expion user conference, Dreamforce, MarketingProfs, South By Southwest (SxSW), New Media Expo, BusinessNext

His new book on social business with best selling co-author Amber Naslund will be released in 2013.