Matt Walker
About Matt Walker
Matt Walker serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Planet DDS, where he oversees customer migration and the delivery of new solutions. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as ResearchPoint, TAKE Solutions, and ESO, and has an extensive background in business development and operational management.
Current Role at Planet DDS
Matt Walker serves as the Chief Customer Officer at Planet DDS, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for post-acquisition customer migration and the delivery of new solutions to the customer base. He has played a significant role in the integration of three strategic acquisitions within the first 15 months of his tenure. Additionally, he successfully re-capitalized Planet DDS by bringing on a second growth equity partner to enhance business growth. Walker has also built a management team that supports over 100% year-over-year growth in delivery functions.
Previous Experience in Business Development and Marketing
Before joining Planet DDS, Matt Walker held various leadership roles in business development and marketing. He worked at ResearchPoint as Executive Vice President of Business Development & Marketing from 2007 to 2011. Following that, he served as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain at TAKE Solutions from 2011 to 2013. His experience also includes a role as President of the West Region at Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC from 2015 to 2017, where he operated out of Austin, Texas.
Leadership Roles in Operations and Professional Services
Matt Walker has extensive experience in operational leadership. He was the Chief Operating Officer at ESO from 2018 to 2021, where he worked on-site in the Austin, Texas area. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Professional Services at ClearOrbit from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager at Hart InterCivic from 2002 to 2007, contributing to the company's operational strategies and management.
Educational Background
Matt Walker has a solid educational foundation. He studied at Stanford University from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued an MBA at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, focusing on Finance, Marketing, and Health Services Management from 1995 to 1997. He also attended Gunnison and Mingus Union High School, where he laid the groundwork for his academic and professional pursuits.
Career Development and Early Experience
Matt Walker began his professional career at Deloitte Consulting, where he worked as a Manager from 1992 to 2000. This role provided him with foundational experience in consulting and business strategy. His early career also included a position at ClearOrbit, where he contributed to professional services before taking on more senior roles in various companies.