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About Zell Lurie

Matt Turner

Matt Turner

President & CEO

Amherst Fund

Matt brings a passion for business to his role as leader of the Amherst Fund. Matt has supported entrepreneurs in a wide variety of businesses and circumstances, providing capital, guidance and connections to help them build their businesses and realize value. He serves on the boards of Saline Lectronics, Espresso Royale, FlockTAG and Fusion Coolant.

Matt’s approach to business opportunities is shaped by a unique background. His work experiences range from sales engineer in the automotive supply sector to professional racecar driver for Porsche Cars GB in Europe. His education includes a BA in economics from the University of Michigan, an MA from the University of Monaco – Monte Carlo and an MBA from Webster University in Vienna, Austria. Matt is fluent in French and German and is functional in Swedish and Mandarin.

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