Our Connecticut-based team specializes in organizational psychology & family business consulting:
Matthew Kerzner, Ph.D.
Founder
About Dr. K.
Matthew Kerzner
Matthew Kerzner is the Principal and Managing Director in the New England Center for Family Business Excellence. Matthew has more than 30 years of experience in organizational development with a specialization in assisting family businesses and closely held businesses with addressing succession planning, financial stability, sustainability, and human performance management matters.
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Matthew works with clients to develop a strategic plan that acknowledges the issues and dynamics of both the family and the business in order to establish succession plans that prepare the next generation leaders to succeed.
Prior to starting the Center, Matt was a Managing Director at EisnerAmper Advisory LLC and led the Strategic Human Resource Services for the Center for Individual and Organizational Performance and Center for Family Business Excellence.
Matt lives in North Haven, CT with his wife Carrie and his two daughters Ellie and Jillian.
Specialties
- Family Business Advising
- Strategic Planning
- Transition & Succession Planning
- CEO and C Suite Leadership Development
- Strategic Human Resource Consulting
- Labor Relations
- Board Development
- Executive Coaching
- Mediation & Communication Planning
- Facilitation/Visioning/Change Management
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Galliard Family Business Institute
- International Coaching Federation
Credentials/education
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: PhD, Business Psychology
- University of New Haven: MA, Industrial Organizational Psychology; MS, Labor Relations
- Nichols College: BA, Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Adjunct Professor, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Hofstra University
- University of New Haven
- University of Hartford
- Faculty
- The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland: GPCC Professional Coaching
- The Quinnipiac University Law School: Certified Dispute Resolution
- Purposeful Planning Institute
Ancy Wilson
MAIOP – Organizational Psychology Associate
Meet Ancy
Ancy Wilson
Ancy Wilson is an MA Industrial-Organizational Psychology intern at the New England Center for Family Business Excellence. Originally from Bangalore, India, she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Hofstra University in New York.
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With a background in HR, recruiting, and organizational development, Ancy has gained experience in creating recruiting, leadership development resources, and conducting research on leadership strategies. She is passionate about how leadership development can drive organizational success and create a culture of continuous growth, empowering individuals to perform at their best while fostering innovation and engagement.
As an intern, Ancy supports Dr. Kerzner in developing leadership decks, researching best practices in leadership development, and contributing to content around I/O Psychology. Her mission at NECFBE is to deepen her expertise in organizational development and explore how tailored leadership strategies can enhance both individual and business performance.
Vishal Yadav
M.S., MBA
Managing Director, India Chapter
Meet Vishal
Vishal Yadav
Vishal Yadav brings a unique blend of business leadership, human resources expertise, and organizational development experience to his work. He holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Labor Relations from the University of New Haven, Connecticut, where he specialized in talent management, organizational behavior, and performance analytics.
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With a passion for leveraging data-driven strategies to strengthen organizations, Vishal focuses on developing effective talent practices, enhancing organizational performance, and supporting leaders in navigating growth and transformation. His experience spans multiple industries, including brewing, manufacturing, and business operations, giving him a broad perspective on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness.
Throughout his career, Vishal has combined business acumen with a deep understanding of people and performance, helping organizations build stronger teams and create sustainable growth.