Matt Johnson
About Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson is the Vice President of Business Development at EnergyHub in New York, NY, with over 20 years of experience in cleantech and smart grid technologies.
Current Role at EnergyHub
Matt Johnson serves as the Vice President of Business Development at EnergyHub in New York, NY. He is responsible for leading the expansion of EnergyHub's platform into the management of distributed energy resources (DERs) for utilities, including technologies like grid-interactive hot water heaters, electric vehicles and charging equipment, smart inverters, and energy storage. Matt also oversees corporate development and M&A activities, and is a key member of the company's senior management team.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before his current role at EnergyHub, Matt Johnson held various strategic positions in business development. He was the Director of Business Development at EnergyHub from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, he worked as the Principal at MJ Consulting in 2009 and served as Director of Business Development at Gaia Power Technologies from 2005 to 2009. Earlier in his career, Matt gained significant experience at Sentech, Inc. where he held roles such as Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, and Senior Analyst in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background
Matt Johnson holds an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He also attained a Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability. Additionally, Matt earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Specializations and Expertise
Matt Johnson specializes in business and technical expertise in connected home, IoT, and distributed energy technologies and markets. His areas of focus include DERMS platforms, connected thermostats, energy storage, electric vehicles, and demand response. With over 20 years of experience in the cleantech and smart grid sectors, he has demonstrated the ability to identify market opportunities for new technologies and develop successful business models that drive revenue and growth. Matt is skilled in business development, corporate development and acquisitions, marketing, strategic partnerships, hardware and SaaS sales, and new product introduction.