Matthew Barber
About Matthew Barber
Matthew Barber is the EVP Strategy at Lendbuzz, with extensive experience in product management, customer experience, and technology investment banking.
Current Role at Lendbuzz
Matthew Barber is the EVP Strategy at Lendbuzz, where he has been contributing since 2024. Operating in a hybrid model, he is based in Boston, Massachusetts. His responsibilities entail steering the company's strategic direction, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and corporate development to drive growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at Lendbuzz and TrueMotion
Before his current role, Matthew Barber served as VP Product at Lendbuzz from 2020 to 2024, during which he played a key role in enhancing product offerings. Prior to that, he was the VP of Product Management at TrueMotion between 2018 and 2020, focusing on advancing product management processes and driving user engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities at HubSpot and Fleetmatics
Matthew Barber's tenure at HubSpot as Customer Experience Lead (2016-2017) involved improving customer interactions and satisfaction. At Fleetmatics, he held positions as Director of Product Management (2015-2016) and Senior Manager of Business and Corporate Development (2013-2015), where he initiated key product strategies and corporate projects.
Early Career at Deutsche Bank and Investor Group Services
Matthew Barber began his career at Investor Group Services, first as an Associate (2004-2006) and then as a Senior Associate (2006-2007). He then moved to Deutsche Bank as an Associate in Technology Investment Banking (2009-2013), where he honed his skills in investment strategies and technological advancements.
Educational Background
Matthew Barber's academic credentials include an MBA with High Distinction from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth (2007-2009) and a BA cum laude in Economics from Harvard University (1998-2002). He also attended General Assembly from 2014 to 2015, further enriching his business and technological expertise.
Professional Interests and Skills
Matthew Barber has a keen interest in the future of work and enabling technology changes for both consumers and enterprises. He has experience leading cross-functional teams in high-growth environments and has managed projects involving software development, strategic business partnerships, corporate strategy, and M&A. He is passionate about how emerging technologies and the products they enable are foundational to future interactions and productivity.