Work with Michael
Speaking | Advisory Boards | Board Membership
Bringing Strategy to Life — On Stage and In the Boardroom
Over the past two decades, I’ve navigated boardrooms and balance sheets across continents, shaping strategy, driving mergers and acquisitions, and helping leaders transform companies into thriving, resilient organizations. Along the way, I’ve come to appreciate that true impact isn’t just measured on spreadsheets — it’s measured in minds inspired, decisions sharpened, and paths made clearer.
In addition to my current executive role, I take on a limited number of speaking, advisory, and board engagements each year. These opportunities allow me to share the perspective I’ve gained and to help others achieve extraordinary results — without losing sight of what truly matters.
If you’re looking for a voice to energize your event, an advisor to challenge and guide your leadership team, or a board member to help steer your company forward, I’d love to explore how we can work together.
Speaking Engagements
Inspire your audience. Illuminate new possibilities. Leave them ready to act.
Whether delivering a keynote at a global conference, leading an intimate executive workshop, or moderating a lively panel, I bring a unique combination of strategic insight, real-world experience, and storytelling that resonates.
I speak on topics such as:
— M&A as a strategic growth tool (and common pitfalls to avoid)
— The human side of business transformation: leadership & culture
— Making strategy actionable: from idea to execution
— Resilience and decision-making in uncertain times
Every talk is tailored to your audience and event goals — practical yet inspiring, rooted in experience yet forward-looking.
Advisory Board Roles
An outside perspective to spark inside change.
Sometimes, what an organization needs most is a thoughtful, experienced voice at the table — someone who isn’t caught in the day-to-day, yet deeply understands the strategic and human dynamics of business.
As an advisory board member, I help leadership teams see their challenges and opportunities more clearly. My focus is on enabling better strategic decisions, improving organizational alignment, and unlocking new avenues for growth.
Areas where I can contribute:
— Strategic and financial planning
— M&A evaluation, execution, and integration
— Leadership development and cultural transformation
— International expansion and cross-cultural management
These roles are not about being present every day — they’re about showing up with insight when it matters most.
Board of Directors Roles
Governance that balances vision with vigilance.
I bring a strong sense of governance, strategy, and integrity to board service, with an ability to ask the right questions, weigh risks thoughtfully, and advocate for long-term value creation.
I am particularly suited to boards that value:
— Experience with transformative M&A and restructuring
— International business expertise and multi-lingual communication
— A collaborative yet challenging presence in the boardroom
— Commitment to ethical leadership and sustainable growth
For companies seeking to strengthen their board with someone who blends strategic clarity with hands-on operational understanding, I would be delighted to explore the fit.
Let’s Connect
I undertake a select number of engagements alongside my executive responsibilities, always to make a meaningful impact where it counts most.
If you’re interested in partnering with me as a speaker, advisor, or board member, please reach out. I look forward to the conversation.