Matt Phaneuf

About Matt Phaneuf

I’m a results-driven executive with a track record of leading high-impact programs across technology, defense, and manufacturing. My career began as a U.S. Navy submariner, where precision, teamwork, and mission focus became second nature. Those same principles continue to guide how I lead complex portfolios and cross-functional teams in the commercial world.I’ve managed programs and portfolios exceeding $150M, built and led multidisciplinary teams, and driven transformation across industries ranging from unmanned systems to healthcare IT. My approach blends operational discipline with a forward-looking mindset, aligning business strategy, technology, and execution to achieve measurable outcomes.I’m passionate about building organizations where clarity, accountability, and innovation thrive. Whether guiding a digital transformation, negotiating multimillion-dollar partnerships, or mentoring emerging leaders, my goal remains constant: deliver lasting results through empowered teams and data-informed decisions.

Experience

1. Director & General Manager

   Henry Schein One

   Oct 2023 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US

   Manage a $160M portfolio of digital health platform products across segments ranging from sole proprietors to the U.S. Department of Defense.• Lead integrated product teams in strategy and operations, including program management, product management, engineering, marketing, sales, and technical support.• Drive product strategy for healthcare IT platform SaaS products in collaboration with senior executives and general managers, aligning product offerings with business objectives and market demands.• Partner with senior leadership to optimize product delivery and enhance customer experiences, steering organizational change initiatives.

Education

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  Officer Program

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Certificate, Business Analytics

• GMC - Georgia Military College

  AS, Nuclear Science Technology

• Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

  Enlisted Program

• Naval Postgraduate School

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Mechanical Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Defense
• Earned Value Management
• Policy
• Military Operations
• Project Management
• Training
• Proposal Writing
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Continuous Improvement
• Electronic Warfare
• Employee Training
• Business Process Improvement
• Maintenance Management
• Analysis
• Preventive Maintenance
• Operational Planning
• Technical Writing
• Nuclear
• Dod
• National Security
• Undersea Warfare
• Information Assurance
• Military
• Security
• Supervisory Skills
• Engineering
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Nuclear Engineering
• Engineering Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Tableau