Matt Heider

Matt Heider is the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Danelec, a maritime technology company specializing in data-driven solutions for ship safety and sustainability. He transitioned to this role following Danelec’s acquisition of Nautilus Labs in November 2023, where he previously served as CEO.356

Professional Background

• Nautilus Labs (2017–2023): As CEO, he led the development of AI-powered maritime analytics platforms to optimize vessel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s technology leveraged machine learning and naval architectural models to provide real-time decision support for shipping fleets.14
• Pre-Nautilus Career:
  • Andela: Built the sales and account management team during its growth from 50 to 500 employees.14
  • IBM Watson: Held sales leadership roles, including managing enterprise clients like Amazon and Microsoft.4
  • Education: MBA from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and a BA in Political Science from George Washington University.14

Role at Danelec

As CDO, Heider focuses on integrating Nautilus Labs’ AI-driven analytics with Danelec’s onboard data-capture technologies to advance maritime digitalization. This includes enhancing fleet optimization solutions for sustainability and operational efficiency.36

Notable Recognition

Heider was named to Forbes Next 1000, recognizing his leadership in redefining business impact.1

(Note: A separate Matthew Heider, a medical student at SUNY Downstate, appears in search results but is unrelated to the CDO role at Danelec.)2