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Strategic Advice vs. Execution

Oct 09, 2026
 

In this podcast episode with Ilaina Sperling, we talk about the various angles that Gray Cat gets involved with in client relationships.

  • Strategic planning - helping companies "look around the corner" when expanding
  • "VP for Hire" - senior-level project management
  • Interim Management - filling a gap to buy time for a company to come up with a long-term solution 

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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!