Mike Piccola

Mike Piccola serves as the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at AKAM since October 2023, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations within prominent organizations. Previously, Mike held the position of Senior Vice President for Finance and Franchise Operations at Vessel Technologies, Inc. from May 2022 to September 2023. Additional roles include Interim Controller at Collective Retreats, CFO Advisory Services at AJ O'Connor Associates, and Special Advisor to the CEO at HDS Global. Mike's significant tenure at Wyndham Worldwide encompassed various senior leadership positions, notably overseeing North American franchise operations and financial planning and analysis. Prior experience includes a Vice President role at Realogy Holdings Corp. and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Cendant. Mike holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. Further professional development includes completing an Executive Leadership Program at Thayer Leadership.