Matthew Cross is a strategist and development partner known for bridging the gap between visionary creativity and real-world execution in the experiential sector. As the founder of OE Experiences, he led initiatives that spanned immersive dining, hospitality, and destination-scale projects across three continents. His work involved collaborations with IP firms, real estate developers, and sovereign wealth funds, earning recognition from organizations like TEA, IAAPA, and WXO. With the conclusion of OE Experiences’ consulting practice, the ongoing work of OE Development continues to focus on galvanizing high-potential projects through early-stage investment and strategic alignment. Matthew is also deepening his collaborations with creative and design firms—leaning into the belief that while finance and operations provide structure, creative vision is the soul of any experience. He remains committed to enabling experiential projects that are not only bold and imaginative, but also executable—fueled by trust, transparency, and iterative collaboration.
