Nicholas (Nick) Matarazzo is a senior executive with more than 45 years of leadership experience driving growth, transformation, and operational performance across media, digital commerce, technology, and financial services. He has led large, complex organizations through significant industry change, expanding digital revenue streams, launching new marketplace businesses, and improving profitability for globally recognized brands.
Most recently, Nick served as President of Hearst Autos, overseeing the world’s largest automotive media businesses, including Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track, Autoweek, and Bring a Trailer. During his tenure, the organization expanded into digital commerce and marketplace offerings, creating new revenue streams, strengthening partnerships, and launching new consumer products.
Nick’s background spans finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate sales, advertising, publishing, business development, digital initiatives, and P&L management. He is recognized for combining financial discipline with operational execution to improve revenue and profitability in competitive markets.
He has worked closely with boards, executive teams, clients, and partners, bringing sound judgment and a practical approach to complex decisions. Known for clear communication and accountability, he aligns teams and drives performance across organizations – CBS Magazines, Diamandis Communications, Hachette Filipacchi Media, JumpStart Automotive Media and Hearst Auto Group.
Nick’s experience across media, digital platforms, marketplaces, and strategic partnerships supports his contributions as a corporate board director.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate Executive Leadership Advisory
- Strategic Planning, Growth & Business Transformation
- Financial & Operational Leadership (P&L)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Partnerships
- Digital Media, Marketplaces & E-commerce
- Sales, Marketing & Commercial Strategy
- Product Innovation & Digital Transformation
- Organizational Leadership, Talent Development & Culture
- Change Management & Performance Execution
- Shareholder Value Creation