Michael Bentley

Michael Bentley is a retired partner from EY, having concluded a 37-year career with the firm, including 23 years as a partner. Throughout their time at EY, they provided audit and business advisory services, taking on various leadership roles across the United States, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, and the United Kingdom, including leading the Pacific Northwest Assurance Practice. Michael specialized in assisting clients with IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures, primarily focusing on the manufacturing and technology sectors. Additionally, they have been a board member of ArtsFund since 2009, advocating for the arts in the region. Michael holds a BSc Hons in Economics from the University of Bristol and is a Chartered Accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.