Matthew Flaherty

Education

• MBA in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Daytona Beach, 2007
• B.S. Aerospace Studies, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Prescott, 2003

Biography

In his role as Vice Chancellor & Head of Asia Matthew is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to expand the university’s presence in the Asia Pacific region while ensuring that the education and training programs are relevant, innovative, engaging, and effective.  He takes great pride in his continuous promotion of academic distinction and research productivity, building upon the international reputation of excellence held by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

As a student at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona campus Matthew worked as a part-time campus tour guide and flight instructor and later in the Office of International and Graduate Admissions after finishing his degree.  He later accepted an opportunity to relocate to Dubai, United Arab Emirates where he was Head of Marketing and Admissions at Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Flight Academy and Director of Admissions at Michigan State University Dubai.  Having spent over 20 years extensively traveling to nearly 75 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe he has gained a cultural competency and understanding of educational systems from around the world.

Matthew holds an MBA in Aviation and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach and Prescott Arizona campuses.  He teaches Aviation Legislation and Introduction to Aeronautics as an adjunct instructor in the College of Aeronautics.  Matthew is a member of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Asia Ltd. Board of Directors, and co-chairs the campus Industry Advisory Board.  In April 2020, he was appointed to the Singapore Aviation Academy Advisory Board.

Matthew remains actively engaged in the aviation/aerospace industry and maintains currency on his FAA commercial pilot’s license and instructor rating. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, entertaining and traveling as well as caring for his two Shiba Inus Rudder and Tango.