Matt Guenin

Interim Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Bio

Matt Guenin is a results-oriented operating executive with deep B2B experience, serving as Interim Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. He helps market intelligence and data-driven businesses turn insight into durable, profitable growth, bringing a rare blend of experience across corporate strategy, customer and product innovation, go-to-market enablement, and operational effectiveness. Matt has partnered with organizations ranging from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 enterprises to improve performance and accelerate growth.

Operating at the intersection of strategy, growth, and commercialization, Matt helps clients leverage data, analytics, and AI to uncover actionable insights and capture new value. His work has unlocked millions in impact by enabling stronger strategic decisions, more customer-centric commercial execution, and measurable business results. Known for spotting patterns others miss, Matt translates complex data into clear strategy and aligns cross-functional teams from concept through execution. He is a trusted partner to founders, executives, and investors focused on modernizing decision-making and building insight-powered businesses.

Matt has a B.S in Finance and MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.  He’s worked at Kearney, FICO, Opera Solutions, and Guardian Life with deep experience across Insurance, Financial Services, Healthcare / Pharma & Life Sciences, and Retail/Wholesale Distribution industries.

Expertise

  • Market intelligence and data-driven businesses turn insight into durable, profitable growth, bringing a rare blend of experience across corporate strategy, customer and product innovation, go-to-market enablement, and operational effectiveness

Education

  • B.S in Finance and MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management

Experience

15 plus years in:

Growth Strategy
Sales Effectiveness / Sales Management
Operational Excellence
B2B Marketing Excellence
Customer Centric Business Design
Data & AI Strategy
Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
Customer & Product Insights

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More About Matt

Bucket List

  • Skiing in the Alps across countries (Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland)

Favorite Quote

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

Activities Outside of Work

  • Golf, tennis, skiing, boating, and supporting kid’s sports activities

Power Breakfast

  • Greek yogurt and fruit/granola concoctions

Favorite Cities

  • Denver, New York City, Nashville, Lisbon, Amsterdam, Boston, and Tokyo

Where I Grew Up

  • Born in Columbus Ohio, parents from Cleveland, raised in Dayton. Went to school on east coast, started career in NYC, and have settled in Chicago for last 20+ years.