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Matthew A. Swift

Executive Chairman, Concordia

Founder & Managing Partner, Montfort Group

Palm Beach, FL, USA

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Matthew A. Swift’s Biography

As Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Executive Officer of Montfort Group, Matthew A. Swift sets the firm's strategic direction and leads its most sensitive client engagements. He works directly with principals, heads of state, ministers, and chief executives on navigating geopolitical exposure, building relationships that move markets, and making consequential decisions under pressure.

In addition to his leadership at Montfort, Swift is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia, one of the most influential convening organizations in the world. The Concordia Annual Summit in New York City is recognized as the largest and most influential forum held alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Under Swift's direction, the Summit has hosted former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden; President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; The Carlyle Group Co-Founder David Rubenstein; and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, among others.

Swift also serves as the anchor and host of The Swift Hour, a series featuring peer-to-peer conversations with prominent... As Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Executive Officer of Montfort Group, Matthew A. Swift sets the firm's strategic direction and leads its most sensitive client engagements. He works directly with principals, heads of state, ministers, and chief executives on navigating geopolitical exposure, building relationships that move markets, and making consequential decisions under pressure.

In addition to his leadership at Montfort, Swift is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia, one of the most influential convening organizations in the world. The Concordia Annual Summit in New York City is recognized as the largest and most influential forum held alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Under Swift's direction, the Summit has hosted former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden; President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; The Carlyle Group Co-Founder David Rubenstein; and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, among others.

Swift also serves as the anchor and host of The Swift Hour, a series featuring peer-to-peer conversations with prominent leaders across government, business, and the nonprofit sector.

A graduate of Georgetown University, Swift is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, member of the board of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce in Florida. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Matthew A. Swift’s Background

Montfort Group

Founder & Managing Partner

May 2024 - Present

Palm Beach, FL, USA

Montfort Group is a strategic advisory firm that helps organizations navigate complex global business, geopolitical, and reputational challenges through tailored guidance and close client collaboration.

Concordia

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman

2011 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Concordia is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded by Matthew Swift and Nicholas Logothetis. It focuses on bringing together leaders from different sectors to create partnerships that have a positive impact on society.

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Matthew A. Swift’s Gallery

Current Board Positions

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Board Member, Chair of the Opening Committee & Chair of the Development Committee

May 2025 - Present

Medora, ND, USA

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a museum and cultural institute dedicated to the life, legacy, and values (such as conservation and leadership) of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The library opened on 4th July 2026.

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Nov 2024 - Present

Palm Beach, FL, USA

The Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit that promotes economic growth, collaboration, and community engagement among businesses in Palm Beach. It serves as a key connector between local enterprises, civic leaders, and residents to foster a vibrant and sustainable business environment.

Previous Board Positions

United States Air Force

Air Mobility Command Civic Leader

2017 - Nov 2024

Washington, DC, USA

The Air Mobility Command Civic Leader Program brings together successful community and business leaders who are committed to supporting the US Armed Forces. Participants are chosen for their leadership, community impact, and readiness to volunteer their time, expertise, and insight in support of the US Air Force and its personnel.

Atlantic Council

Council Member of Millennium Leadership Program

2016 - 2020

Washington, DC, USA

The Atlantic Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank based in Washington DC, dedicated to promoting constructive US leadership and engagement in international affairs. It focuses on issues such as global security, economic prosperity, and transatlantic cooperation through research, dialogue, and policy initiatives.

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Current Advisory Roles

Digitalis

Ambassador

2022 - Present

Digitalis is a London-based advisory firm that helps clients manage digital risk and strengthen their online reputations using advanced data analysis and customized technology solutions.

Previous Advisory Roles

Inter-American Foundation

Advisory Council Member

2019 - Nov 2024

Washington, DC, USA

The Inter-American Foundation was an independent US Government agency. Created by Congress in 1969, the Foundation worked to direct development assistance to poor and underdeveloped communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

McCain Institute

Next Generation Leaders' Advisory Council

2013 - Nov 2024

Washington, DC, USA

The McCain Institute is a nonpartisan leadership organization affiliated with Arizona State University that promotes the values of public service, democracy, human rights and security, continuing the legacy of Senator John McCain. Its Next Generation Leaders' Program selects rising professionals from around the world for intensive leadership-development training, focused on ethics, values and real-world impact.

SAS

Senior Executive Advisor

2020 - Apr 2024

Cary, NC, USA

SAS is a software company that develops analytics tools enabling businesses to analyze data and make better decisions using statistics and artificial intelligence.

Rubicon Technologies, Inc.

Senior Advisor

Jan 2020 - Jul 2023

Atlanta, GA, USA

Rubicon is a software company that provides solutions for waste, recycling and fleet operations across a global network of service locations, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions and promote sustainability.

US Department of State

Advisory Committee on Public-Private Partnerships (SAP3)

2016 - 2018

Washington, DC, USA

The US Department of State is the federal executive department responsible for managing the United States’ foreign affairs and international relations. It represents the country abroad, conducts diplomacy, negotiates treaties, and advises the President on foreign policy.

Pickens Plan

Chair, Young Professionals

Dallas, TX, USA

The Pickens Plan was an energy policy proposal launched in 2008 by businessman T. Boone Pickens to reduce American dependence on foreign oil. It advocated expanding domestic renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, while using natural gas as a cleaner bridge fuel for transportation.

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Philanthropy

Seleni Institute

Board Member

2011 - Present

New York, NY, USA

The Seleni Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of women, mothers, and families through clinical care, research, training, and advocacy. It focuses on issues such as maternal mental health, reproductive challenges, and family dynamics.

Media

Concordia

Newsroom

Washington, DC, USA

Click here to see all the latest news from Concordia, including recent news, global updates, and summit reports.

From the UN to Bitcoin: Why Policy Shapes the Future with Matthew Swift

Podcast

Sep 2025

While attending a Bitcoin conference, Matthew Swift is interviewed by podcast host Jeremy Almond about Concordia. They explore market-driven approaches to public policy, the role of education in decision-making, Bitcoin’s policy evolution, and how global events can be a catalyst for meaningful public-private partnerships.

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Interviews

Ask the expert: Matthew Swift of Concordia discusses his work with Digitalis on combatting disinformation and restoring trust

Q&A

Oct 2022

This interview with Matthew explores how Concordia convenes cross-sector partnerships to combat disinformation and rebuild trust in digital media, and how its collaboration with Digitalis is working to promote more balanced content online.

Thought Leadership

The Swift Hour

Host

New York, NY, USA

The Swift Hour is a series of interviews hosted by Matthew Swift, where, in 30 minutes or less, he engages leaders from politics, business, science, and culture to discuss major global issues and explore possible solutions.

Tedx Talk: How to Create Partnerships Between World Leaders

Feb 2017

Matthew tells the story of how he and his friend, Nicholas Logothetis, created the Concordia Summit, and how their idea grew into an influential platform for international cooperation, bringing world leaders together to solve global problems through public-private partnerships.

Memberships

Council on Foreign Relations

Term Member

2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a nonpartisan think tank that specializes in US foreign policy and international affairs. It provides analysis, publications, and forums to inform policymakers, leaders, and the public about global issues.

Matthew A. Swift’s Education

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts | Government and National Security Studies

2006 - 2010

Salisbury School

2003 - 2006