Matthew G. Fior, Retail Executive and Founder of MGF & Partners Consulting
Matthew G. Fior, Retail Executive and Founder of MGF & Partners Consulting
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growth.
transformation.
execution.

Executive advisory for Founder-led and Investor backed companies at critical growth inflection points.

Supporting founders, CEOs, investors, and leadership teams to accelerate revenue, improve execution, strengthen operating discipline, and scale with confidence.

SEE THE IMPACT

TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS & FOUNDERS

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A collection of various fashion and brand logos, including Levi's, Fashion Nova, Lucky Brand, Dynamite, GLD, Hudson, GAP, Stella & Dot, and LatiNation.

Targeted advisory and execution support across strategy, operating models, brand development, and organizational effectiveness.

how we create value

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For businesses where revenue has stalled, future growth levers are unclear, or new opportunities need to be unlocked.

STRATEGIC GROWTH
ADVISORY

  • Commercial Strategy

  • Revenue Acceleration

  • Whitespace Identification

  • Channel Expansion

  • Category Growth

  • Profit Improvement

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For businesses with a clear strategic vision,
but need focus on execution alignment
and momentum.

BRAND &
GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGY

  • Brand Positioning

  • Assortment Architecture

  • Launch Planning

  • Audience Growth

  • Go-to-Market Execution

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For businesses where growth has outpaced the operating model and teams need stronger structure, speed & accountability.

OPERATING MODELs & ORGanizational DESIGN

  • Team Structure

  • Workflow Optimization

  • Decision Frameworks

  • Accountability

  • Systems

  • Cross-Functional Execution

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INTERIM LEADERSHIp
& special PROJECTS

For businesses navigating transformation, transition, accelerated growth, or moments where value creation requires experienced leadership.

  • Executive Support

  • Special Projects

  • Leadership Alignment

  • Decision-Making Support

  • Implementation Oversight

business impact

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who we work with

FOUNDER-LED COMPANIES

Scaling operations, teams, and commercial performance.

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Scaling businesses from launch through expansion.

GROWTH BRANDS

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PRIVATE EQUITY & INVESTORS

Accelerating value creation and operational performance.

featured engagements

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fashion nova

Doubled company revenue Launched NovaMEN and NovaSPORT Developed operating structures driving hyper-growth

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Repositioned brand strategy in 45 days +25ppt revenue turnaround Shifted brand to “digital-first” mindset, +9ppt

dynamite

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$250M revenue growth +45% E-commerce growth Added 500 quality wholesale doors

lucky brand jeans

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Accelerated growth strategy and commercialization
Integrated product, marketing, and GTM functions
Built scalable operating infrastructure

GLD / H.I.G. PARTNERS

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Architected automated RFP 2.0 operating model
+40% capacity increase in RFP intake
100% On-Time Delivery

latination media

goodfair

Advise strategic roadmap to rapidly scale business Develop and implement GTM business model Organizational design

ADDITIONAL CLIENTS:

KiraGrace | Apostle | EasyStandard | Stella & Dot | Coup D’Etat

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LET'S BUILD
WHAT'S next. ‍ ‍

Whether you're scaling growth, improving execution, preparing for investment, or navigating transformation, MGF brings experienced leadership and practical solutions to help move the business forward.

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