Leadership

Sam Mathew is the Founder and President of Aker Business, Inc. With a career spanning multiple industries—including automotive, chemicals, food supply, and IT systems—Sam brings a unique multi-sector leadership perspective to the company’s operator–investor model.

Over the past seven years, Sam has launched and invested in several ventures, including:

• Tygrus – a sustainable chemical manufacturing company
• Anu Sushi – a multi-state wholesale sushi supplier
• Jeva Packaging – sustainable packaging solutions for diverse industries

Prior to founding Aker, Sam served in leadership roles within global automotive companies, including Borg Warner and Schaeffler Group, where he oversaw operations across ASEAN and India. His responsibilities spanned P&L ownership, supply chain management, sales operations, and executive oversight of multi-country teams. Sam holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He leads Aker Business with a focus on operational excellence, disciplined integration, and building long-term enterprise value.

Background in Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, P&L, and Operations

• Successfully launched and scaled multiple businesses across diverse sectors
• Deep operational expertise in supply chain systems, vendor management, and multi-site operational leadership
• Hands-on experience managing financial performance, cost optimization, and P&L accountability
• Strong track record of modernizing operations, implementing process improvements, and leading cross-functional teams