Michael was appointed as Chair of the WCH Foundation in May 2020. He has over 30 years of international, national and domestic senior executive leadership experience in Australia and New Zealand in the technology sector and across a diverse range of industries and organisational structures in growing businesses. At CEO/MD and Board Directorship levels, Michael’s key focus is driving business, operational performance and exceptional customer service at start-ups, SMEs, corporates, governments and multinationals.
He is also currently the State Director SA & NT of Optus Australia and a non-Executive Director of the ACH Group, with previous executive leadership, Board Director and Chair roles across Australia.
“Growing up, my mother worked as a midwife and from early on I learnt the commitment required to ensure women, children and their families are looked after in the best possible way. I look forward to contributing to this important work,” Michael said.