Mathew Witte

Co-Founder

Atlanta, United States29 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Transformed $60M cost center into $44M profit generator.
  • Achieved 300% pipeline growth in sales division.
  • Recognized as a global expert in supply chain operations.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Supply Chain executive with a strong focus on operational excellence and turnaround strategies.

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Core Skills

Executive ManagementTurnaround StrategySaas SalesOrganizational LeadershipSales ManagementFinancial AnalysisCustomer Relations

Other Skills

Financial OptimizationCost ManagementExecutive CoachingLogisticsChange ManagementTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementOrganizational DevelopmentTransportationManagement ConsultingBusiness StrategyBudgetingP&LNew Business Development

About

**Transforming Struggling Organizations Into High-Performance Powerhouses** Proven, innovative CEO with 20+ years transforming struggling operations into high-performance powerhouses. Known for taking on the assignments others avoid: distressed operations, stagnant growth, organizations requiring process change and improvement, and delivering innovative solutions that fundamentally transform performance, not just maintain it. Unique combination of technology executive buyer experience and SaaS CEO leadership. **Currently available for: C-Suite roles in supply chain and SaaS/technology | Fractional/Interim CxO | Private equity operating partner & advisory | Keynote speaking, podcasts, media interviews & university guest lectures.** **Proven Track Record** - Delivered $104M financial turnaround: transformed $60M cost center into $44M profit generator at Fortune 500 enterprise - Restructured underperforming sales organizations: achieved 300% pipeline growth while improving EBITDA from 8% to 26% - Built high-performing cultures with industry-low turnover rates through authentic leadership and employee engagement strategies - Recognized global expert and thought leader in private fleet final mile strategy & operations **Leadership Philosophy** Sustainable turnarounds require more than cost-cutting and restructuring. They demand building cultures where people are invested in the outcome. My track record includes not only dramatic financial improvements but also industry-leading employee retention and engagement metrics that prove great results and great culture aren't mutually exclusive. **Industry Recognition** - "Ten Most Iconic Leaders in Supply Chain" (CIOLook 2023) - Back-to-back "Pros to Know" Awards (Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2022, 2023) - Multiple 'Best Places to Work' and 'Best and Brightest' workplace culture awards (2021-2025) - Sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer whose presentations generate direct business impact **Core Expertise** ✓ Executive Leadership & C-Suite Strategy ✓ Organizational Turnaround & Restructuring ✓ Operational Excellence & EBITDA Improvement ✓ Talent Development & Retention Strategies ✓ Complex Change Management ✓ SaaS Sales Leadership & Go-to-Market Strategy ✓ Supply Chain Transformation ✓ Private Fleet & Final Mile Operations ✓ M&A Integration & Post-Merger Integration ✓ Fractional/Interim Executive Leadership **Advisory & Board Service** University of Georgia Supply Chain Advisory Board Member | MBA Supply Chain Management, University of Maryland | Guest Lecturer & Industry Thought Leader

Experience

29 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
9 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
8 mos
Current Experience

Catalystsc partners

Founder & Principal

Sep 2025Present · 8 mos · Atlanta Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • Founder-led, boutique executive consulting focused on closing the strategy-execution gap across supply chain and operations. We help leadership teams turn stalled transformations into sustained performance through operating cadence, accountability, and disciplined execution.
Executive ManagementTurnaround StrategyOrganizational Leadership

Ortec supply chain planning americas

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2021Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site

  • Led largest business unit of global SaaS and consulting company, driving strategic transformation across sales, marketing, operations, and customer support during period of significant organizational change.
  • TRANSFORMATION ACHIEVEMENTS: • Revenue Performance: Surpassed full-year 2024 ARR targets in first half of 2025, achieving record sales effectiveness • Pipeline Growth: Restructured sales division, increasing pipeline 300% ($3.5M to $14M) within 12 months of CEO appointment • Financial Optimization: Improved division EBITDA to 26% by June 2025 vs. historical 8-12% range • Cost Management: Reduced division costs by $4.8M in six months through contract renegotiations and operational streamlining • Marketing Transformation: Restructured marketing team, generating 4000% increase in MQLs despite lower budget • Customer Retention: Introduced global Customer Impact program, reducing customer churn to under 3% • Strategic Sales: Executive leader of company's largest-ever SaaS sale
  • CULTURAL & GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP: • Conducted comprehensive audits of health and 401k plans, resolving at-risk practices with appropriate governance controls • Implemented regular townhalls and employee engagement initiatives, achieving record-high engagement scores • Successfully championed return-to-office policy with zero negative feedback or turnover
Executive ManagementSaaS SalesOrganizational Leadership

Mohawk industries

4 roles

Vice President, Warehouse and Delivery Operations

Promoted

Oct 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Full responsibility for all North American warehouse and delivery operations. Accountable for full strategy and financial performance of director-level team and over 1,200 warehouse, delivery, and operations employees across the company’s 40+ North American distribution centers.
  • Tasked with developing strategy, improving structure and collaboration between warehouse and delivery operations, in addition to achieving aggressive service and financial productivity goals. Introduced structured analytics, including a comprehensive balanced scorecard, driving strong, sustainable improvements.
  • Built regional and local management teams throughout company, and soon achieved consistent world-class results in safety, financial performance, employee turnover, and customer metrics. Key leadership role on team that contributed over $100M through structured, yet nimble modeling, planning, and execution.
Executive CoachingExecutive Management

Sr Director, Warehouse & Delivery Operations

Feb 2017Oct 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Responsible for understanding and evaluating the logistics team’s current IT footprint and technology stack, and establishing requirements to ensure effective collaboration and effectiveness across multiple business channels. Initiated development of company’s first logistics command and control center.
Executive Management

Senior Director, Regional Operations

Promoted

Jan 2007Feb 2017 · 10 yrs 1 mo

  • Provided leadership and strategy for warehouse and distribution activity for Fortune 500 manufacturer, supporting the United States and Canada, including multiple regional and satellite distribution facilities.
  • Achieved seven consecutive years of region-wide safety improvement and an overall best-in-class OSHA recordable injury rate and DOT performance. Restructured management teams of three largest regional distribution regions, resulting in substantial improvements in employee productivity, morale, and overall performance.
  • Successes included a region-wide productivity increase of over 60% in three years through improved employee communication, supervisor and manager training, and emphasis on positive cultural change. Reduced delivery fleet mileage for five consecutive years, with a total reduction of over 40%, utilizing key metrics to focus on route density and profitability, balanced with improved sales and marketing collaboration
Executive Management

Senior Manager, Regional Transportation

May 2003Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Developed and implemented key performance indicators utilizing logistics technology as backbone of organization, resulting in 40% increase in load factor, and 27% increase in stops per route.
  • Restructured regional delivery fleet, reducing asset lease costs by 13% in first two years.
  • Developed and implemented new driver pay program tied to targeted productivity, resulting in 8% reduction in total driver payroll, while increasing average driver pay by 6% and improving driver productivity by 30% in its first year. Achieved actual payroll to within 1% of first-year projections

Ups logistics technologies

Consulting Director

Oct 1996Apr 2003 · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Responsible for oversight of all client service activities, including consulting staff and related services, project management of high-profile and business critical implementations, and call center operations.
  • Managed the creation, development, and growth of Roadnet University, internal and external education programs, and development of short and long-term logistics management training programs for domestic and international clients. Worked extensively with clients on critical Six Sigma and Lean projects, utilizing best practices from distribution industry, as well as data and technology from UPS to help clients achieve their full potential.
  • Developed professional services program to manage clients through strategic planning and modeling process. Created, implemented, and managed new call center business model, resulting in 95% reduction in abandoned calls, and substantial improvement in overall call response time.
  • Developed, marketed, and taught the Roadnet Management Seminar, a logistics training program for managers and executives, the first of its kind in the industry, delivered in a public-speaking format to groups of 10 – 200 client managers and executives; first year results showed 400% revenue increase vs previous format. Effectively led consulting team to achieve of 99% billable ratio, an all-time high for company. Created, developed, and executed operational audit and analysis program to UPS Logistics customers; program designed to review current customer logistics layout, propose, implement and manage changes, and introduce measurement tools and matrices; exceeded revenue goal by nearly 500% in first year

Education

University of Maryland

MBA — Supply Chain and Acquisitions

Jan 2011Jan 2013

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