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Oct. 15, 2007
This Week’s Boston’s
Future Leader
Matt Gill
Title:
Senior Vice President
Company:
Pile
and Company
Education: B.A. Saint Michael's College
Matt oversees the executive search function at
Pile and Company, specializing in the
recruitment of senior-level marketing
executives. He also serves as President of the
Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Board of
Directors. A New Hampshire native, Matt lives in
Charlestown with his wife Jayne.
PG: What is the coolest part of your job?
MG: Constantly meeting extremely smart
people who understand “the business of
business”.
PG: What is your favorite thing about
working in Boston?
MG: It’s a place that is big enough to
attract global talent and interest, but small
enough to get to know who’s who.
PG: Favorite place to take a client for
lunch?
MG: Brasserie Joe
PG: If you could have any job in Boston,
other than your own, what would it be and why?
MG: Captain and first line for the
Bruins--it was a childhood dream.
PG: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
MG: Playing an integral role in identifying
marketing talent for my client partners and
continuing to add value to the non-profit sector
at a Board of Directors level.
PG: Favorite place to relax after a long day
or week?
MG: On a boat or at a ski resort.
PG: What’s the best piece of career advice
you have ever received?
MG: Build your network by helping your
network.
PG: Best place for an after work drink?
MG: Abe & Louie’s
PG: Who do you admire in the business world?
MG: I admire a category – the successful
business leader who has also been able to
improve the community at large. Boston has a
number of them.
PG: How can young professionals expand their
networks and increase their impact in Boston?
MG: Get out there and get involved. Whatever
your interests are, make time to contribute and
volunteer. Then, go back to the best career
advice answer I gave: help your network and it
will grow.
PG: What reading material is on your
nightstand?
MG:
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al
Ries & Jack Trout – a classic worth reading once
a year.
How to Train Hunting Dogs by William
Brown – something I will do when I retire.
The Long Tail by Chris Anderson – it’s
always good to read the newer releases
PG: Tell us something we should know about
you.
MG: My wife grew up in England and I love
going to London to visit friends and family.
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For more information on the
Boston’s Future Leaders Program, please contact
Jody Kieval,
director of member services.
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