Matthew Vander Laan

As Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Strategic Planning at MonoSol, Matthew Vander Laan leads all internal and external communications, while also overseeing companywide strategic planning, stewardship and sustainability, public affairs, and legal affairs.

A catalyst-style leader, Matt is known for connecting dots across teams and functions to bring clarity and alignment around MonoSol’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. He plays a critical role in translating high-level goals into organizational structure and execution—ensuring teams understand not only where the company is going, but how their work drives progress. His leadership bridges long-term strategy with day-to-day action, creating shared purpose and momentum across the enterprise.

Matt is an active voice in the industry and has held leadership roles with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trustees at Trinity Christian College. He currently serves as Chairman of the Consumer Education, Outreach, and Reputation Management Committees for the American Cleaning Institute in Washington, D.C.

Prior to joining MonoSol in 2018, Matt spent 21 years at Edelman, where he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the firm’s Chicago-based corporate advisory practice. There, he led teams specializing in reputation management, corporate positioning, and complex issues management.