Our Team

The BroadBranch team is a dynamic group of problem solvers with a wide range of industry and business expertise. While diverse in thought, background, and life experiences, we share a passion for our work and a drive to generate value for everyone we support. To us, nothing less is acceptable.

Courtney Matson

Managing Partner

Experienced team leader skilled in delivering high-performance outcomes for organizations. Industry experience in healthcare, technology, cybersecurity, and international work. Deep overseas experience in China, Francophone Africa, and Europe. Extensive work in Southeast Asia, West and Southern Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Courtney speaks English, French, Chinese, and Spanish. BA, Middlebury College. MA, University of Bradford (England). Rotary International Peace Fellow (2011-2012).

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John Hedden

Senior Advisor

Leader, mentor, and strategist. Over 40 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, risk management, compliance and auditing across North America, Asia, and Europe. Held positions at Capital One, AT&T, Avient, and BP. Jazz enthusiast and supporter of mental health initiatives. Current member of the town Planning Commission in Eaton, NH, and the Board of Green Mountain Conservation Group in Ossipee, NH. BA, Middlebury College. MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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Will Buchanan

Principal

Experience leading core business expansion, competitor analysis, and acquisition engagements for biotech, healthtech, life sciences, and industrial clients. Will joined BroadBranch in 2018 and brings deep industry knowledge, a broad network, and project management experience to client engagements. Avid traveler, skier, and triathlete-in-training. BA, Trinity College. MBA, UVA Darden School of Business.

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John Hambleton

Principal

Strategy and finance professional, delivering strategy and market analyses across a range of sectors. Previous experience providing public and private sector clients with support on a variety of needs, including growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, and strategic due diligence. Skier, biker, and aspiring cook. BA in Economics, Hamilton College.

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Martha Searby

Director of People & Culture

Informed by data and analysis, inspired by people and the power of human connection to expand understanding and solve problems. Diverse experience across a range of sectors and organizations in organizational culture & strategy, market and competitor assessments, brand management, and communications. BA, Northwestern University. MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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Frank Criscione

Manager

Innovator, strategist, and cultivator of data-driven solutions. Extensive experience in life science research and development, healthcare diagnostics and therapeutics, and market research. Proficient in Spanish and Japanese. Avid traveler, culinarian, and technophile. BS in Microbiology, Penn State University. PhD in Biochemistry, Virginia Tech.

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Tatiana Rengifo-Rivera

Manager

Experienced in leading and supporting go-to-market strategy, market and competitive analysis, and M&A diligence projects across diverse industries. A personable, detail-oriented, and driven Strategy Manager, Tatiana is passionate about delivering curated insights and data-driven analyses that inform and shape strategic decision-making for clients. Tatiana is fluent in English and Spanish, with working proficiency in French. BA in Chemistry & Biochemistry, Middlebury College.

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Lena Li

Manager

Experienced in  quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis, with a focus on market evaluation and go-to-market strategy in bioprocessing, diagnostics, water technology, industrial manufacturing, and food & beverage industries. When she isn’t nerding out over charts and infographics, Lena spends her free time learning new languages and building up her book collection. MA in European Literature from Humboldt University of Berlin, and BA in Government and German Studies from Cornell University.

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Julian Fietzek

Senior Associate

Analytical and curious professional with a passion for understanding and solving complex problems. Experience in account management, cloud computing, customer success, and product adoption. Fluent in German and French with in-depth knowledge of the American and European business environments. Aviation enthusiast, traveler, and aspiring Improv actor. MA in International Management and French, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and MBA from Grand Valley State University, Michigan.

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Charlotte Houghton

Senior Associate

Senior Associate with a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to solving multi-faceted challenges. Experience with due diligence research and analysis, go-to-market strategy, and competitor analysis in the life sciences, healthcare, and cybersecurity markets. Prior experience in economic and education policy research and analysis for government agencies and policy research organizations. Avid concertgoer, fitness enthusiast, and playlist curator with a particular affinity for Italian food. BA in Public Policy and Leadership, University of Virginia.

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Sam Enweonwu

Sam Enweonwu

Associate

Detail-oriented, personable, and data-driven associate dedicated to uncovering quality insights to solve complex problems. Previous experience as a project engineer providing commercial manufacturing support for biotech companies.  A hopeful Masterchef contestant, avid sports fan, lifelong learner, and proud New Jersey enthusiast. B.S. In Biological Engineering, Purdue University.

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Casey Codd

Casey Codd

Associate

Collaborative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic go-getter with a can-do attitude and a passion for analyzing and implementing data into solutions and strategies for complex problems. Previous experience in both chemical and clinical research. A bibliophile, jazz and musical theatre enthusiast, baker, traveler, photographer, and avid sports fan. BA in Chemistry from Hamilton College and MPH from Yale University, School of Public Health.

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Donna Wilkerson

Administrative Officer

Internal control and compliance expert, supporting a range of domestic and global industries. President, Wilkerson and Associates. Former Director of Internal Audit, ICMA-RC, and Audit Manager, Deloitte & Touche. Certified Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, and Fraud Examiner. Cook, baker, and sometimes marathoner. BA, University of Notre Dame.