
Clarity.
Growth.
Confidence.
Strategic clarity creates the mindset and momentum for commercial success.
Independent strategic advisory helping organisations create clarity, unlock growth and progress with confidence.
Experience that counts.
Work that moves the needle.
About Matt Royle

Founder of TWNTYTWO
Independent Strategic Advisor
15+ Years Experience
Brands
Agencies
Rights Holders
Venues
Leadership Roles
adidas
SPORTFIVE
Co-op Live
Trusted To
Shape Strategy
Build Partnerships
Unlock Growth
Track Record
Turning Complexity into
Clarity and Action

How TWNTYTWO
Can Help
Growth Strategy
& Business Development
Clear Commercial Direction.
Sharper Positioning.
Stronger Revenue Pipelines.
• Commercial Growth Strategy
• Competitor & Sector Analysis
• Business Development Strategy
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Strategic Narrative Development
Partnerships Strategy
& Activation
Strategically Designed.
Creatively Activated.
Commercially Measured.
• Partnership Strategy
• Rights Packaging & Modelling
• Activation Leadership
• Measurement & Reporting
• Partnership Portfolio Audits
• Brand Market Entry Advisory
Partnership Development
& Revenue Growth
Targeted Outreach.
Commercial Traction.
• Market & Category Mapping
• Partnership Outreach
• Pipeline Management
• Deal Structuring
Pitch & Tender Leadership
Clear Narratives.
Stronger Propositions.
Conversion.
• Strategic Narrative Development
• Proposal Development
• Cross-Functional Management & Delivery
• Pitch Team Coaching
Fan Engagement Strategy
Deeper Fan Connection.
Relevance With Younger Audiences.
Impactful Partnerships.
• Fan Engagement Strategy
• Youth Audience Growth
• Partnership Integration
Supporting
Rights Holders
Clubs
Leagues
Governing Bodies
Live Entertainment Venues
Brands
Existing & prospective partners
investing in sport & entertainment
Agencies
Commercial, creative and strategic teams
across sport & entertainment
The TWNTYTWO Approach
I work as an extension of your senior team, bringing strategic clarity, senior-level judgement, commercial perspective and practical delivery to unlock growth and create momentum.

Immersive Discovery
Understanding the challenge before defining the solution.

Insight-Led Decisions
Combining analysis & experience to shape smarter choices.

Collaborative Working
Aligning stakeholders
and building momentum.

Executive Communication
Creating clarity, confidence
and action.
Engagement Models
Fractional & Interim Leadership
Embedded senior expertise on a flexible, part-time or interim basis.
Retained Strategic Partnership
Ongoing senior support, ensuring continuity, momentum and proactive planning.
Project Leadership
Ownership and delivery of defined strategic initiatives from scoping through to implementation.
Day Rate Advisory
Flexible, on‑demand support for
targeted opportunities and challenges.
Experience That Counts
More than 15 years' experience spanning Brands, Agencies, Rights Holders, Venues and Advisory Engagements.
Career Highlights

Selected Experience
Organisations, Rights Holders and Brands worked with throughout my career.

Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're exploring a specific opportunity, seeking a new perspective or looking to unlock growth, I'd welcome the opportunity to explore how I could support.


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