Virginia Green is announcing the appointment of Matthew Austin as the company's director of acquisitions. With a proven track record in strategy and business development, Austin will be instrumental in driving Virginia Green's expansion efforts to broaden its reach and enhance the company’s service offerings.
Austin holds a master's degree in Decision Analytics from Virginia Commonwealth University, an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Virginia and brings over 20 years of experience in private equity, investment banking and financial planning and analysis. His experience includes strategy and business development, business valuation, transaction diligence and execution, as well as assisting management teams in building businesses. As a managing director at Keiter Advisors, Austin sourced and executed a sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory and consulting assignments in a variety of industries. He has worked with owners of companies to successfully sell their businesses, led efforts to buy businesses for clients and provided strategic advice to business management teams. As a director with the private equity firm Virginia Capital Partners, he participated in the origination of new investment opportunities, led due diligence efforts and assisted portfolio company management teams in executing their business plans. His expertise in identifying opportunities and executing strategic initiatives aligns with Virginia Green's commitment to providing exceptional lawn care services to its growing customer base.
"Welcoming Matt to the Virginia Green family marks a significant milestone for our company as we continue to focus on strategic growth and providing top-tier lawn care services," says Gil Grattan, president of Virginia Green. "We are confident that his experience and leadership will be invaluable as we seek new opportunities to expand our footprint and deliver even greater value to our customers."
In his new role as director, Austin will oversee all aspects of acquisitions, including identifying potential opportunities, building partnerships and integrating new businesses into Virginia Green's operations. He will work closely with the executive team to ensure that each acquisition aligns with the company's long-term goals.
