# Matt Hawkins

> Matt Hawkins is Chief Executive Officer and a board member of Waystar. His software leadership career includes SirsiDynix, Vitera, Greenway and Sunquest, followed by Waystar’s 2019 ownership transaction and 2024 Nasdaq listing. In 2025 he joined the ownership group of RSL Football Holdings.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Waystar
- **Organizations:** Waystar, SirsiDynix, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, Greenway Health, Sunquest Information Systems, Henry Schein Practice Solutions, McKinsey & Company, RSL Football Holdings
- **Education:** B.S., University Honors, Brigham Young University, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Led Waystar through its 2024 initial public offering of 45 million shares at $21.50 per share., Led Waystar during its 2019 majority investment transaction with EQT and CPP Investments., Named a 2026 CEO of the Year by Utah Business.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Became chief operating officer of SirsiDynix.
- **2010** — Named chief executive officer of SirsiDynix in December.
- **2013** — Led Vitera through its combination with SuccessEHS and Greenway Medical Technologies.
- **2014** — Became Sunquest president in May and moved with his family to Tucson.
- **2017** — Began serving as Waystar CEO and director in October.
- **2018** — The combined Navicure and ZirMed organization announced the Waystar name in February.
- **2019** — EQT and CPP Investments agreed to acquire a majority stake in Waystar at a $2.7 billion valuation.
- **2024** — Rang Nasdaq’s opening bell on June 7 for Waystar’s public debut.
- **2025** — Joined the RSL Football Holdings ownership group in July.
- **2026** — Recognized as a CEO of the Year by Utah Business.

## Achievements

- Led Waystar through its 2024 initial public offering of 45 million shares at $21.50 per share.
- Led Waystar during its 2019 majority investment transaction with EQT and CPP Investments.
- Named a 2026 CEO of the Year by Utah Business.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Listed among participants in the Utah Valley Regional Alliance launch announcement.
- **2026-08** — Welcomed Alpana Wegner as Waystar CFO, effective August 1.
- **2026-07** — Waystar reported second-quarter revenue of $319.7 million and net income of $40.9 million.
- **2026-03** — Featured as a Utah Business CEO of the Year honoree.

## Links

- Website: https://www.waystar.com/about-us/leadership/matthew-hawkins/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hawkins-baab972

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Last updated: 2026-10-24