Matt Carter

Chief Executive Officer at Aryaka

A seasoned technology CEO experienced in leading businesses that need to pivot due to secular decline in their core business and/or challenged to identify and execute a transformational Go-To-Market strategy to catapult new areas of growth. The primary focus is helping Large Enterprises and SMB companies make the successful transition to a digitally enabled world across a wide range of platforms/products, i.e., APIs, ERP software, wireless, network connectivity, data analytics, web hosting services, digital advertising & IoTs). A proven track record of increasing shareholder value through developing strategic plans, building high performance cultures and enhancing operational efficiency in turn-arounds and high-growth situations. A strong competency in revitalizing revenue recurring businesses into growth oriented companies. Ability to successfully transition companies to digital e-commerce platforms with astute application of data analytics to simplify complexity and improve the customer experience. I have consistently shown the judgment and understanding to help companies make the right long-term decisions. A few career highlights: ✔ REVENUE GROWTH: Nearly doubled Inteliquent revenue from $220M to $400M and grew EBITDA 7% in two years by revitalizing team, launching new products, and building trust between board and stakeholders. ✔ MARKET LEADERSHIP: Lead Sprint to 3 consecutive years as Global Telecom Consortium’s “Best Wholesale Carrier in the World”; doubled customer base and generated 80% of Sprint’s new customers in 4 years. ✔ BOARD STRATEGY: Helped board of USG Corporation to overcome sentimental attachment to a division that was no longer a strategic fit by laying out framework on how to think about the business and its broader constituencies. ✔ MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: Acquired and integrated Virgin Mobile USA with Boost Mobile. Captured 50%+ market share and moved Boost Mobile from #4 to #1 market leadership position within 18 months.