Mike is a seasoned executive with a diverse background across industries including aerospace, nuclear, education, banking, insurance, retail, and consulting, having held senior roles at Fortune 100 companies like Walmart, Alcoa, NY Life, Citigroup, and Northrup Grumman. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in building talent and leadership capabilities to drive business value and profitability. Mike focuses on aligning talent strategies with business outcomes, collaborating closely with Boards, CEOs, and executive teams in both public and private sectors. During his tenure at McKinsey, where he led the global talent-to-value platform, Mike ensured top teams were aligned with strategic goals and critical roles were filled with the best-fit talent across 50+ companies. At Walmart, as Chief Talent Officer, he coached executives and accelerated the development of future leaders, significantly enhancing the pool of candidates for key roles. As CHRO at Alcoa, Mike pioneered predictive analytics linking executive compensation to metrics like employee engagement, diversity, safety, and sustainability.

Strengths and Attributes

• Competency, Courage and Confidence

• Strong Ethical Compass across all aspects of Change leadership

• Focus on Data Driven Decision Making

• Resilience and Grit in Challenging Cycles

• Collaboration and Relationship Building