Michael was one of the original-founding partners of Gold Greenlees Trott which, from its launch in 1980, grew to become one of the great names in British advertising. The agency was voted agency of the year in 1981.

Under Michael’s guidance GGT grew into an international advertising and marketing services group ranked 15th world wide, with thriving businesses in both Europe and North America.

Michael was Chairman and Chief Executive of GGT Plc. for over ten years until its sale to Omnicom in 1998 when he joined the Board of Omnicom and served as President & Chief Executive of TBWA Worldwide. Michael help grow TBWA into one of the most respected agency networks with over 8000 employees and with offices in over sixty countries worldwide. In 2001 he was made Executive Vice President of Omnicom Inc.

With over thirty years experience, Michael has successfully managed large and complex customer service businesses in the United States, Europe and Asia and has advised clients in markets as diverse as confectionery and computers, automobiles and airlines.

He has also worked with some of the world’s largest retailers.

More recently Michael has worked closely with a number of leading US based private equity groups. He currently acts as Advisor to General Atlantic, a leading global private equity firm with approximately $10 billion under management. General Atlantic provides capital for growth companies driven by information technology or intellectual property. Michael has particular responsibility for online media and technology enhanced consumer businesses.

Michael also serves on the Board of Hewitt Associates, a global human resources outsourcing and consulting firm quoted on the New York Stock Exchange, where he also Chairs the Compensation & Leadership Committee and serves on the Nominations & Corporate Governance Committee. Michael is a member of the Governing Council of Warwick University, England.