Michael is a dynamic professional who navigates the ever-changing business landscape by equipping leaders with invaluable tools and strategies, enabling them to embrace and thrive in transformational times.With an impressive tenure as the Head of Innovation Design + Validation at Walmart Canada, Michael successfully led a multidisciplinary team of researchers, creators, strategists, and developers, consistently challenging conventional norms and fostering an environment of innovation.

Distinguished as the youngest store manager in Canada for the world's largest retailer, Michael spearheaded projects focused on enhancing customer experience, resulting in a remarkable $250 million in business value generated within a three-year span.

Michael's notable contributions to the industry have garnered recognition, including being honored as part of The Peaks' esteemed Emerging Leaders Class of 2022, a distinguished group selected by peers and accomplished co-chairs. At the helm of Walmart Canada's pioneering innovation incubator, Blue Labs, Michael played a pivotal role in identifying, assimilating, and creating cutting-edge solutions for the intricate challenges faced by both customers and leaders in today's uncertain landscape.

In his spare time, you can find him either in the Philippines or the UK, reading a lot of fiction and looking after his two french bulldogs with his wife.