Michael gained a degree in Economics and Corporate Finance at Manchester University and has been a qualified accountant since 1986.
Since qualifying he’s held CFO & COO positions at media sector organisations including WPP Group plc, Euro-RSCG, Freud Communications and Luther Pendragon, and has advised many marketing communications sector clients including Next 15 plc, Instinctif Group, Zeno, Huntsworth plc, Eulogy PR, Karian & Box, CFC Framestore, and Mentorn TV.
Since 1994, Michael has also invested in several media ventures including four MBO’s in PR & Social Media, two start-ups in online & technology, and several others in promising turnaround situations.
This has given him the experience as an owner and director, of the business challenges that you may be facing.
In 1998 he decided to establish a management consultancy to advise other entrepreneurs in the media and service sector in Mergers, Acquisitions and other capital-based matters.
In addition to his M&A and consultancy service, Michael also has an extensive network of contacts, including clients, past clients and other professional advisors who may be able to help your business. These include top-tier lawyers, accountants, HR professionals, tax advisers and other generally wise (and mostly interesting...) business people.