Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Lesmeister
An operator and a growth strategist, and a private pilot.
Matthew Lesmeister is a seasoned operator and growth strategist with over 15 years of experience building world-class enterprises through strategic insight, operational discipline, and an unwavering focus on delivering value for customers, employees and shareholders.
15+ Years
Building Enterprises
2024
Joined flyExclusive
MBA
UMass Amherst
Private Pilot
Licensed
The remit
Finance, sales and operations pulling together
As chief operating officer, Matt drives operational excellence across the enterprise, aligning the finance, sales and operating functions behind the company's mission of revolutionizing private aviation.
Since joining flyExclusive in 2024 he has been instrumental in establishing SEC compliance, improving financial operations, strengthening the company's cash position, and building the operational infrastructure needed to support flyExclusive's next phase of growth.
Before flyExclusive
Transformation work at Fox Factory
Matt served as vice president of transformation and strategy at Fox Factory Holding Corp, where he built a world-class FP&A organization from the ground up, spearheaded a global transformation initiative, integrated multiple acquisitions, and drove continuous operational improvement across the business.
Earlier in his career he held roles of increasing responsibility at United Technologies Corporation, the global aerospace and defense technology conglomerate.
Education & off the clock
A licensed pilot, and a motorsports habit
Matt holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University. A licensed private pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast, he brings a rare combination of financial acumen, operational rigor and genuine passion for the industry to the work every day.
Outside the cockpit and the boardroom, Matt is a proud father to his daughter Chloe and a dedicated motorsports enthusiast.
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