Futureshirts Elevates Matt Pih To Partner & President
Independent entertainment merchandising company Futureshirts proudly announces today that Matt Pih has been elevated to Partner & President, effective immediately. Based in Nashville and operating globally, the company offers a boutique, hands-on approach to a wide range of services, including product development, touring and on-site support, e-commerce and fulfillment, brand licensing and retail strategy. Futureshirts recently partnered with Country star Cody Johnson, comedian Nikki Glaser and renowned classical crossover artist Josh Groban, expanding their diverse client roster that spans music and comedy. Their portfolio includes iconic acts such as Journey, Riley Green, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Foreigner, TobyMac, comedian Bert Kreischer and breakout artist Laufey, among others.
“Over the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Matt – an incredible partner, professional and friend, whose dedication and vision have continually inspired me,” said Futureshirts’ Chairman Jon Ekker. “Watching him use his vast knowledge and grow into his new role as Partner and President at Futureshirts is both a proud and exciting moment for me. His leadership, integrity and relentless drive make this next chapter full of promise. I’m excited to see what the future holds and just how far we can go together!”
“Matt has been a driving force in shaping Futureshirts into the company we are today. His leadership, experience and relentless drive to raise the bar make him the perfect Partner and President as we enter our next chapter,” added Futureshirts’ CEO Corey Neal. “I’m truly grateful to have him by my side and excited for what we’ll accomplish together as we keep building on our mission to make merch easy.”
Since joining Futureshirts in 2019, Pih has spearheaded the company’s strategic shift toward artist services, driving a remarkable 165% revenue growth over the past four years. With more than 16 years of diverse experience in the music and live entertainment industry, the Middle Tennessee State University alum has built a dynamic career – from hands-on touring roles to executive leadership positions – holding key tour merch related roles at organizations such as Live Nation Entertainment, Bravado International Group, Manhead, and others.
“Since joining Futureshirts, I’ve been committed to building a world-class service that empowers artists and partners to elevate their merchandise strategy across touring, e-commerce and retail,” said Pih. “What truly sets us apart is our team – every member brings deep experience in merchandise with a true passion for band merch and that love is reflected in our work. I’m honored to step into the role of Partner and President and excited to continue supporting our incredible team, serving our clients and scaling Futureshirts to new heights globally.”
Matt Pih can be reached at matt.pih@futureshirts.com.
