- Date Of Birth: December 13, 1961
- Date Of Death: July 6, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Matthew John “Matt” Merchant passed suddenly on the morning of July 6th, 2015. Matt was born on December 13th, 1961 in Shaker Heights, OH. Matt attended Shaker Heights High School and received his BS from Miami University of Ohio. Matt then received his MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Since beginning his career at GE in 1999, Matt filled a variety of positions including CTO and Global Managing Director. He was extremely intelligent and a highly sought-after expert. Matt traveled the world, spoke at conferences, and was highlighted in Forbes Magazine for his achievements in streamlining communication within GE Capital. Outside of work, Matt was an avid photographer, sailor, cyclist, gourmet chef and lover of fine wine and whiskies. Matt was always a beloved dinner “guest” and would never leave home without his own knives, seasonings, and condiments. In addition, every meal Matt created was carefully crafted from beginning to end and bore his unforgettably unique touch. When not troubleshooting for GE or cooking with friends, Matt could be found sharing his passions of cycling, sailing, or playing soccer with his beloved daughters and wife. Family games of soccer in the front yard were commonplace. Ruth, Lilly, and Madeline annually trained for and participated in the CT Challenge with Matt. He passed on his quick humor and love of technology to his daughter Marie-elle.
