Matthew Mitchell, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

About

Matthew Mitchellis a global strategy advisor, executive leadership consultant, andinternational business scholar who helps organizations navigate complexity, innovation, market disruption, and growth across global markets.

As Co-Founder and CEO of Bâton Global, Matthew works with private, public, and nonprofit sector organizations to develop strategies, strengthen leadership capabilities, analyze markets, and address complex organizational challenges across sectors, including financial services, insurance, technology, higher education, government, and economic development.

Experience & Education

Matthew hastraveled, lived, and worked in more than 75 countries and has advised seniorexecutives, boards, and leadership teams as they evaluate markets, align strategy, strengthen leadership, and prepare for disruption.

He is also a tenured Professor of Strategy and International Business at Drake University, where he teaches strategy, executive leadership, management, and international business. His research explores the relationship between firm strategy, politics, culture, and innovation across global markets.

He currently serves on several private, public, and nonprofit boards, with particular focus on financial inclusion, innovation, and disruption in insurance and financial services. Matthew earned a Ph.D. in International Business from the University of South Carolina, an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics from Rollins College.

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Embedded Executive Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Strategy Executive

Core Expertise

  • Global & International Strategy
  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Executive Leadership Development
  • Fractional Executive Leadership
  • Market Analysis
  • Innovation Strategy
  • Board Facilitation
  • Organizational Transformation

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