Michael is a commercial leader with experience spanning financial services, consumer goods, manufacturing and real estate – from a leading global brand to early-stage start-ups.

For the past four years, he has led innovation initiatives for two ‘big 4’ Australian banks, focusing on unlocking the enormous potential of data for corporations, their customers and the community. He has recently co-founded and launched DataCo Technologies out of 1835i, the Innovation and Venture Capital arm of ANZ Bank.

A skilled communicator with a reputation for engaging and motivating teams and prospects, quickly developing rapport, and creating high-value professional relationships. He has experience managing large global brands and a proven ability to create new business opportunities, delivering mutually beneficial brand, customer and revenue outcomes.