Experience
Michael brings cross-sector experience, including senior roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises, Specsavers Optical Group, and BSI. He has coached and developed leaders across commercial, public, and third sector organisations at both strategic and operational levels.
- Commercial – Extensive leadership and development work with national and global brands across retail, telecoms, healthcare, food & drink, and manufacturing.
- Public Sector – Partnered with a wide range of government departments and arms-length bodies, including health, education, treasury, environment and social care.
- Finance – Experience supporting leadership and cultural transformation across banking, insurance, and accountancy firms.
- Consulting & Strategy – Delivered programmes and leadership interventions in collaboration with a number of well-established consultancies and OD specialists.
- Science & Technology – Coaching and development in innovative, fast-growth and tech-driven environments.
Training / Qualifications / Professional memberships
- Accredited coach (Lane4 and Middlesex University)
- Regular coaching supervision with leading practitioner networks
- Led a commercial L&D business with a £3.5m turnover
- Experienced leader and people manager of teams from 6 to over 120
- Qualified in a range of psychometric and diagnostic tools including MBTI, CPI, and Bridges Transition
“Michael has provided excellent support and executive coaching to me in my transition from Director of Finance to Deputy Chief Executive and now continues to support me in my new role as Chief Executive. We very quickly built a rapport. He understands and supports me both on a personal and professional level and provides me safe space to discuss any topical issues and holds me to account when we come to a solution.”