Matthew Kennard

Matthew Kennard

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  • No Bunkers No Bogeys Golf Club
    Co-Founder
    No Bunkers No Bogeys Golf Club
    Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 10 months)
    No Bunkers No Bogeys Golf Club is an online community designed to build community for golfers that have been traditionally undervalued in our game including women, minorities, differently abled, LGBTQ+, and others. Our platform allows folks to meet, arrange tee times, and self-select engagement with other members!
  • BetterLesson
    CEO
    BetterLesson
    Feb 2021 - Current (5 years 9 months)
  • Network
    Co-Founder
    Network
    Feb 2021 - Current (5 years 9 months)
  • ReDish Co
    Advisor
    ReDish Co
    Jan 2021 - Current (5 years 10 months)
  • CenterPoint Education Solutions
    Board Member
    CenterPoint Education Solutions
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years 6 months)
  • LearnZillion now Imagine Learning
    Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Operations (Acquired by Weld North Education)
    LearnZillion now Imagine Learning
    Aug 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 7 months)
    I oversaw LearnZillion's Finance, Accounting, M&A, Corporate Operations, Customer Success, and Professional Development teams.

    I led the sale of LearnZillion to Weld North Education in December 2019 and continue to manage LearnZillion as a part of the WNE family of companies.

    I have a deep interest in the EdTech space and I am always excited to meet new folks in the field!
  • LearnZillion
    VP, Head of Finance & Corporate Operations
    LearnZillion
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 (8 months)
    Oversaw finance and corporate operations and served as a strategic resource to our President and CEO.
  • iHeartMedia
    Director, Strategic Finance - Corporate Development & Liquidity at iHeartMedia
    iHeartMedia
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (4 years)
    Led our strategic M&A activities for the business including acquisitions, divestitures, and 1031 exchanges.

    Provided senior management and the Board of Directors with an ongoing analysis of the company’s liquidity position as well as strategic recommendations for managing the company’s debt load. Finally, I participated in our CapEx review process.
  • Rackspace Technology
    Senior Financial Analyst - Capital / Strategy
    Rackspace Technology
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (2 years)
    While at Rackspace, I was responsible for the capital investment strategy and ROIC analysis for the business.

    I also focused on ad-hoc analysis, special projects, cash flow management, M&A evaluation, and reporting for the CFO and Senior Leadership Team.
  • The TJX Companies Inc
    Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A (TJ Maxx and Marshalls Chains)
    The TJX Companies Inc
    Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (3 years)
    While at TJX, I was responsible for financial analysis, cash-flow management, and board / investor reporting for the TJ Maxx and Marshalls chains (over 2,000 stores).

    I also led the evaluation of M&A / expansion opportunities as well as significant ad-hoc analysis for the business.
  • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    MBA Student
    The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (3 years)
    At Chicago Booth I focused on accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship. I also served as the Vice-President of the Graduate Business Council.
  • INVESTCORP
    Associate
    INVESTCORP
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (3 years)
    While at Investcorp, I was a part of the Technology Investment Group, where we focused on making $10-$75M control investments in hardware, software, and SaaS / internet-enabled businesses.

    As an associate, I was responsible for all aspects of the M&A process including the evaluation of potential investments, financial analysis, due diligence, and deal negotiation.

    I also focused on portfolio management, internal / external reporting, and including Limited Partner communication.
  • Bank of America
    Analyst - Financial Sponsor Group
    Bank of America
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (3 years)
    As an analyst, I performed financial analysis, business and financial due diligence, commitment letter documentation, covenant negotiations, and facilitated loan syndications for private-equity clients across multiple industries.
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  • University of Chicago
    MBA, Accounting and Entrepreneurship
    University of Chicago
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (3 years)
  • Yale University
    B.A, History and Political Science
    Yale University
    Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (5 years)
  • The Roxbury Latin School
    The Roxbury Latin School
    The Roxbury Latin School
    Jan 1997 - Dec 2002 (6 years)
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