Matt T. Richburg, PhD

Managing Director

Fort Lauderdale

Matt's Client Commitment

I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly—each, in its own eye-opening way, providing the shot of reality needed to offer wise counsel. I’ve worked with the top, middle market private equity firms, helping them create enormous velocity and ultimately healthy returns. With 30 years of relevant experience and the related pattern recognition, clients look to me as a strategic partner and trusted advisor.

Biography

Matt Richburg is a managing director at Pearl Meyer. In the course of conducting diligence on more than 2,000+ executives and providing meaty insights on hundreds of growth organizations over his career, Matt has seen it all. While he is a bit of an ace, he is quite nice about it—as he is with the other things he does, from leadership advisory services to CEO coaching.

It is no overstatement to say Matt epitomizes the seasoned pros in leadership consulting. Of course, not all are diehard collectors of modern art like Matt. Or hit the slopes (the steeper, the better) as an accomplished and adventuresome skier. But then, unique personalities build strong companies.

Prior to joining Pearl Meyer, Matt gained years of consulting experience at Right Management, ghSMART, and Green Peak Partners; as well as in-house tenure leading executive development at Bank of America; before founding Ampersand Leadership Group. He holds a PhD and an MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver, and a BA in Speech Communication from Bethel University.

Expertise

Private Equity Human Capital Diligence and Advisory

Executive Diligence and Development

Organizational Diligence and Development

Executive Coaching (Portfolio and Investor)

Strategic Team Alignment

Education

PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Denver

MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Denver

BA, Speech Communication, Bethel University

Certifications

Hogan Leadership Assessments

20+ year licensed psychologist

Certified 16PF® Administrator

Publications By Matt T. Richburg, PhD

Beyond the Transaction: Is Your Leadership Team Ready for What Comes Next?

Podcast

| Oct 2026 |

Richburg / Shah / Rosen

S5 Ep5: Boards and sponsors must look beyond retention to ensure leadership capabilities and compensation strategies support a successful transition and long-term value creation.