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What Does Gray Cat Do?

Jun 09, 2026
 

I am sure many of you are wondering what Gray Cat does, so in this podcast with Arif Moriya, I highlight my background and how it dovetails into what Gray Cat does:

  • Strategic Planning - helping growing companies look around the corner
  • Senior Project Management - Think of Gray Cat as a "VP-for-hire"
  • Interim Executive Management - Running departments or divisions on an interim basis

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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!