Matt Hawkins

Matthew J. Hawkins leads the Waystar team and guides the company’s strategy as CEO.

Matt is a proven executive who is passionate about the ability of technology to improve healthcare. In the last five years, he has helped identify and architect more than $4.5 billion in healthcare-technology-related investments. In 2019, he spearheaded the landmark sale of Waystar to EQT and CPPIB, with Bain Capital retaining a minority stake in the company.

Before joining Waystar as CEO and board member in 2017, Matt was president of Sunquest Information Systems, where he led several acquisitions and guided the company’s transformation into a global leader in laboratory diagnostic informatics. Previously, Matt was with Vista Equity Partners, where he served as president and board member of Greenway Health, CEO and board member of Vitera Healthcare Solutions, and CEO and board member of SirsiDynix. From 2004 to 2007, Matt was vice president and general manager of Henry Schein Practice Solutions. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.