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Matt Nelson

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Shopper and Retail Consultant & Non-Executive Director at Concept Sauce 3D Virtual Research Platform
📍 Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Matt Nelson is the Founder and Managing Director of Product Purpose, leveraging over 22 years of experience to help global FMCG/CPG brands drive growth through innovation and consumer insight. Described by peers as commercially astute and passionate, he also serves as a part-time Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick.

Outside of his primary role, Matt has a unique academic background, holding a Master of Arts in Medieval History from the University of St Andrews. This historical perspective complements his analytical approach to modern marketing and consumer behavior, blending humanities with business strategy.

He has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and research, particularly the use of VR and AI to understand shopper behavior.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Shopper and Retail Consultant & Non-Executive Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
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In-Store Experience
He frequently analyzes the impact of digital shelf labels, disruptive point-of-sale displays, and packaging on shopper behavior in the retail environment.
CPG Brand Growth
His entire career is focused on helping major FMCG and CPG brands grow through innovation, strategic marketing, and a deep understanding of consumer needs.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Shopper and Retail Consultant & Non-Executive Director
Concept Sauce 3D Virtual Research Platform
12-2022
Teaching Fellow in Product Marketing and Global 'Go to Market' Strategy
WMG, University of Warwick
11-2021
Founder & Managing Director
Product Purpose Ltd
2-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Director of FMCG/CPG Research & Insight/ Lead of Health & Wellbeing Team
Savanta
6-2017 - 2-2020
Senior Research Director
Future Thinking UK (now Savanta)
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Education
1995 - 2000
MA (Hons) Medieval History
University of St Andrews
2001 - 2002
MSc in Management with Marketing from University of Bath School of Management
University of Bath
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