Matthew Shipman, based in Washington, D.C., is a consultant at Egon Zehnder’s Private Capital Practice Group, focusing on the industrials, aerospace & defense, and manufacturing sectors. His consulting philosophy emphasizes pragmatic, results-driven execution, aligning stakeholders around strategic priorities and delivering actionable solutions that balance both short and long term goals. With a military leadership and corporate strategy background, Matthew is a trusted advisor to executives, board members, and investors, specializing in leadership strategy, governance, and business transformation.
High-stakes decisions demand intelligence, courage, and clarity. I'm driven to help leaders navigate complexity with confidence and make bold decisions that drive meaningful change.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Matthew served as President of Oasis Marinas, leading a private equity-backed middle market company through strategic transformation and growth. Before that, he was Head of Operations at Finch, where he spearheaded business-scaling initiatives and implemented an award-winning customer service engine, promoting operational efficiencies and service innovations that enhanced customer experience and positioned the company as a leader in its sector. He also spent three years at McKinsey & Company, advising clients on strategy, operations, and financial performance. Earlier in his career, Matthew served for a decade as an officer in the U.S. Navy, including time in the Naval Special Forces, where he developed expertise in leadership under pressure, crisis management, and strategic decision-making.
Matthew holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Business, focused on finance, and a B.S. in Supply Chain and Information Systems from Penn State University. Outside of work, Matthew is an ultramarathon runner and enjoys software development.
