Visionary retail strategist and’ board advisor with many decades of experience as a reta1iler, wholesaler, consultant and a Specialist Advisor and Non-Executive Director, for world-class brands and businesses across the globe. Extensive knowledge of retail markets throughout Europe and across the Americas, North and South, Additional focus in Europe and across the Americas, North and South.

Highly effective partner and advisor to decision makers of major retail corporates and finance firms on a wealth of strategic and operational matters; establishes exceptional relationships at Board and C-Ievel.

Defines and executes successful strategies for new market entry, M&A. and major account acquisition, leveraging an extensive global network of prime
movers and industry influencers in the retail and consumer space.

Having been at the forefront of major commercial alliances, and aided by an active worldwide network of associates, former colleagues and current senior executives, Michael has an expert understanding of corporate and consumer culture and behaviour across many international markets. Identifying and cultivating commercial alliances and partnerships, applying his finely-tuned understanding of corporate and consumer culture / behaviour across international markets.