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Matthew Draper is a multidisciplinary creative and business professional with a background spanning media, fashion, property, investment, and entrepreneurship. Educated in the UK, he studied at Regent’s Business School, graduating with a BA (2:1) after completing his foundation year with first-class results. His academic grounding is complemented by early exposure to creative and commercial environments, including music, publishing, and advertising.

Matthew has worked across a wide range of industries, from record labels and private investment firms to property sales and international model management. He has collaborated with globally recognised brands such as Ferrari, Mazda, and Castle Light, while also developing a strong reputation for client relations, presentation, and strategic thinking. His experience reflects a rare blend of creativity and commercial awareness, supported by hands-on roles in marketing, sales, and business operations.

An entrepreneur at heart, Matthew founded Whylura, a furniture brand specialising in marble and porcelain tables, and later launched the clothing label WHY ARE WE HERE, which he ran from 2018 to 2023. Alongside his creative ventures, he has been actively involved in financial investment, with a particular focus on digital assets.

Beyond his professional life, Matthew is a former competitive motor racing driver with over 17 podium finishes, an experienced mountaineer who has climbed peaks such as Monte Rosa, and a lifelong creative with interests in photography, film, music production, and presenting. He is a native English speaker with working proficiency in French, and continues to pursue projects that sit at the intersection of creativity, business, and culture.