Matt Turner, CEO and Founder of Creative Pod, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in His Majesty, The King’s Birthday Honours List.
His MBE is for his achievements and services to Business and to Charity. This incredible recommendation has been made by the Prime Minister on the advice of the independent Main Honours Committee following an independent assessment process.
As a multi-award-winning individual, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Matt has consistently demonstrated a passion for building connections, driving growth, empowering others, and supporting charities and communities. When he started Creative Pod, an international, full-service marketing, website, and design agency based outside Gatwick in 2006 from his bedroom, he had no idea what was in store for him, let alone receiving this prestigious honour 20 years later.
The calibre of Matt’s work and what he has achieved in 20 years has been praised as ‘astonishing’. From buying 50% of Crawley Town Football Club, to spending over a decade helping in excess of 600 individuals, aged 16-25 kickstart their business through Young Start Up Talent, to now being a proud patron of Chestnut Tree House and St Peter and St James Hospice, as well as being an Ambassador for several charities. Furthermore, he is also an Export Champion with the Department of Business and Trade, helping UK business owners and leaders grow their business overseas.
Matt has long been recognised for his achievements in the business world, but his experience extends beyond the meeting room. His first fundraising endeavour made waves (quite literally) as he leapt off Worthing Pier in a Birdman costume alongside Ewan Dunlop. Since then, his fundraising feats have included abseiling down the historic Arundel Castle and hosting an unforgettable Carpool Karaoke session with pop icon Chesney Hawkes. He has sponsored and donated to hundreds of charity balls, networking events and local communities, raising in excess of £20million.
Matt is widely regarded as a mentor, CEO and a loyal friend. A truly one-of-a-kind individual, he continues to make a profound impact on everyone he works with. His team at Creative Pod, along with the extensive network of peers and partners who admire and champion his work, are eager to see what this prestigious recognition will unlock for him next and the new opportunities it will undoubtedly bring.
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