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Solving Client Issues by Digging in Deep

Sep 10, 2026
 

As companies grow, open items begin to appear that the company doesn't necessarily have the additional resources to throw at these projects.

Gray Cat gets contracted by companies like this that seek a seasoned leader that is unencumbered and has the time resources to dig deep into the details to solve the issue.

In this podcast episode with HasMedia, I discuss this opportunity.

John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!