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Matthew Rechs
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Matthew Rechs is the CEO of Type Network, a font distributor and consulting agency representing 80 of the world's best digital type foundries.1 He was appointed to this position in late 2023 and officially announced as CEO on February 8, 2024.15
Background and Experience
Rechs has over 30 years of experience leading creative products and teams at major companies.1 His career highlights include:
- Previously served as the head of Adobe Fonts1
- Worked at prominent companies like Amazon and WPP1
- Early employee at Typekit, which pioneered web font subscriptions in 20091
- Managed type and typography products at Adobe after its acquisition of Typekit1
- Board member of the Unicode Consortium1
Role at Type Network
As CEO, Rechs is responsible for:
- Developing new products and strategies for the company1
- Representing high-quality typefaces created by top designers1
- Offering font licensing and type consulting services to clients1
- Leading Type Network's expansion into custom typefaces and type systems for brands1
Personal
Matthew Rechs resides in New Jersey with his wife and two sons.1 He has a personal interest in vintage motorcycles, which he collects.1 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "matthewrechs".3
It's worth noting that while Rechs was appointed CEO in late 2023, recent information indicates that he announced his resignation from Type Network, effective August 15, 2024.42
