Mike is an Industry Vertical Advisor for Level 5 Partners. He is responsible for Retail & Consumer Goods businesses and plays an integral role in the firm's E-commerce, Customer Experience, and Digital Transformation practices. For more than 30 years, Mike has operated in these areas from both a senior Management Consulting and Industry Leadership/Operator perspective.
Before joining Level 5 Partners as an Industry Vertical Advisor, Mike spent 20 years in Digital Retail, most notably as the EVP/Digital Business Leader for Macy’s helping to establish Macys.com as the #5 Digital Retailer in the US. Mike began his career in Consumer Products after earning a BS In Finance/Economics from Penn State and also holds an MBA from Pepperdine.
Mike currently sits on the board of Vista Outdoors (VSTO-NYSE) and is a volunteer member of the board for the YMCA of San Francisco. In addition, he acts as both an angel investor and strategic advisor for numerous early-stage AI-enabled startups, specifically focused on critical components of the ever-evolving retail customer journey. Outside of the office, Mike is an avid golfer, forever chasing the perfect round and playing the Top 100 Courses in the World (currently, the count stands at 34).
Mike is looking forward to speaking with executives who share the same passion for building strong relationships with customers through their brand promise. He aims to discuss how they deliver outstanding customer experiences at every touchpoint and channel, and how they leverage digital transformation to enhance these interactions.
Major Concentration
- Consumer Goods and Retail
- Board and C-Suite Advisory