Strategy and Operations Leadership
Turning strategy into operating results
I help companies execute strategy, strengthen operations and navigate growth and change. My experience spans executive leadership, acquisition integration, workforce technology and CEO advisory—from enterprise planning to the practical work of helping teams deliver.
Available for permanent executive leadership and fractional COO, chief of staff and advisory engagements.
Experience That Moves Business Forward
An executive partner from strategy through execution
I have partnered with CEOs and leadership teams to build enterprise strategy, restore profitability, integrate acquisitions and introduce new technology. I bring clear priorities, practical operating plans and the hands-on support teams need to turn decisions into results.
Where I Make a Difference
Strategy, operations and transformation
TESTIMONIALS
Michael is an intelligent and strategic marketer and operational leader. He understands how both marketing and operations need to work together to deliver value to the business. As the Global CIO, he was a great partner to me in understanding the value of technology and how we needed to work together in order to achieve the objectives of the business.
Michael Whitmer
Michael has a strategic and creative view on how to move a staffing organization in the right direction and he gathers support from all areas of the organization to implement the key intiatives for success.
Joel Leege
As VP Human Capital Solutions, Michael was instrumental in creating our vision and company strategy and led the senior leadership in field operations to execute the strategy. His ability to listen to the needs of customers and then develop and execute customized solutions for those customers is unequalled in the industry.
Ruth Wheat
Our organization was in a period of transition, yet Michael remained agile, confident, and positive. He trusted our team and our abilities, and he inspired us to find new ways to make an impact in the midst of change.
Kate Curtis
Michael's strong process orientation ensures efficiency and consistency across operations. I particularly admire his talent for integrating team members into projects, fostering a collaborative spirit. His approach to change management is both strategic and empathetic, minimizing disruption and maximizing team buy-in.
Krishna "Charles/ KC" Chaitanya
