Matthew Brunstrum has served as the chief executive officer of Lakeside Acquisitions since founding the Chicago-based mergers and acquisitions advisory firm in 2023. Lakeside focuses on maximizing sales proceeds for the owners of privately held companies, with an emphasis and expertise in the waste and recycling industry. In addition to closing more than 100 transactions, Matthew Brunstrum personally handles all client engagement at the company, which represented one of the largest waste acquisitions to a publicly traded waste industry major in 2024.
Before establishing Lakeside Acquisitions, Matthew Brunstrum spent over five years as a senior mergers and acquisitions advisor at a boutique advisory firm, during which time he represented both buyers and sellers operating in multiple industries. He has also worked as the director of mergers and acquisitions at a multi-billion-dollar waste management company.
Matthew Brunstrum studied business at Indiana University Bloomington. Apart from driving operations at Lakeside Acquisitions and attending professional conferences, he enjoys staying active through fishing and boating. He also attends Chicago sporting events, including Bears and Blackhawks games.