Meet Our Global Leadership

Robert Glazer is the founder of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards two years in a row. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward and the author of the international bestselling book, Performance Partnerships. He is a sought-after speaker by companies and organizations around the world.

You can learn more about Bob at https://www.robertglazer.com.

As CEO of Acceleration Partners, Matt Wool oversees day-to-day operations of the business and has helped drive the company’s growth from five employees when he joined as VP, Client Services in 2012 to over 300+ employees in four continents today. Prior to Acceleration Partners, Matt managed the rollout of an innovative software as a service for a leading technology transfer consultancy and was a key account manager for a top healthcare technology professional services firm, handling large hospitals and insurers. Matt started his career in the film industry with production and creative roles at Fox Searchlight, DreamWorks Animation, and Disney. He holds a BA from Middlebury College and an MBA from Boston University.

Sarah Johnson Dayes is the Chief Operating and Client Officer at Acceleration Partners, where she has played a key role in the company’s growth and evolution since its early days. With 25 years of experience leading teams, Sarah has a proven track record of driving organizational efficiency and maintaining industry-standard margins. She has mentored and developed top talent, including first-time VPs, small business owners, and growth leaders at Top 100 brands. Passionate about authentic leadership, Sarah is dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential and leadership purpose. As a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, she works tirelessly to create more inclusive environments that empower individuals to thrive. Outside of work, Sarah serves on several community boards and is a proud mother of two.

As Chief Strategist, Jon leads strategic growth and corporate development initiatives for the agency. He joined Acceleration Partners through the acquisition of Streamline Marketing, which he founded and grew rapidly to one of the leading firms in the affiliate industry over seven years . Jon is a veteran of the partnership space where he has spent his entire career. Prior to founding Streamline he held positions at CJ Affiliate where he oversaw new client development and management strategic accounts, and was responsible for building the partnerships business at RealNetworks where he managed a large team responsible for relationships with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. He is a thought leader and has spoken at numerous industry events and was the Chair of the Advertiser Council for the PMA. Outside of work Jon’s passion is travel and he has been to 57 countries, many of them during his time running Streamline.

Helen has over 20 years’ experience in the digital marketing sector across high-growth companies, working affiliate network, client and agency side. Helen is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Acceleration Partners, where she is responsible for the growth and development of our clients across the business. She has been at AP for over 7 years, initially launching the EMEA part of the business in 2017, before taking on the management of the APAC region in 2019. Before joining Acceleration Partners, she served as Managing Director at affilinet, one of Europe’s largest affiliate marketing networks, and was part of the digital marketing team at Sky PLC. Helen is a life-long Norwich City fan and in her spare time likes cycling up and down hills.

As the Chief Technology Officer at Acceleration Partners, Cyrus spearheads the Analytics, Product, and IT teams, driving the company’s strategic technology and reporting on behalf of AP’s clients.  Cyrus’s teams are focused on big data analysis spanning the Affiliate and Influencer space, to deliver actionable insights for clients, and to developing proprietary AI-enabled products for AP that empower clients to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. A seasoned expert with a unique blend of technical, product, and creative expertise, Cyrus has a proven track record of success in high-growth companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and agency environments. His leadership has been instrumental in crafting cutting-edge digital platforms for renowned clients including Marriott, Chevron, Martha Stewart, JPMorgan, and Verizon.

As Chief Financial Officer, Kevin is responsible for the company’s overall financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals to drive sustainable growth. With a wealth of experience in high-growth companies, Kevin has been with Acceleration Partners for nearly five years, where he has led the development of Finance and Operations as the company has scaled both organically and through acquisitions. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence across organizations along with executing multiple transactions. Prior to joining Acceleration Partners, Kevin held key roles at leading, growth-stage tech companies including Dyn which was acquired by Oracle in 2016.