Michael Hennessy

Michael Hennessy serves as the Vice Chair and CEO of Blue Orb, Inc., a company focused on sustainable infrastructure aligned with the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, Michael acts as an advisor to Go Milk Yourself, a maternal health startup, and has previously held principal and advisory roles across various industries, including luxury brands, cosmetics, and finance transformation. Michael’s extensive career includes leadership positions at firms such as Blass & Hennessy, Moët Hennessy, and Shiseido, where strategic planning, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement were key areas of focus. Academic achievements include a degree in Economics/East Asian Studies from Columbia University and coursework at the Fashion Institute of Technology.