Gary Michel

Gary Michel is a member of Genstar’s Strategic Advisory Board and is working with portfolio companies to improve financial leadership and operational performance.

Prior to joining the Strategic Advisory Board, Michel was an operating partner at Providence Equity Partners. He was previously the chief financial officer of TravelClick, a former Genstar Portfolio Company. He oversaw the global financial and legal operations, and served as a key member of the senior leadership team in developing growth strategies and leading the exit process. Before joining TravelClick, Michel was CFO of Register.com, a provider of web services to small and medium-sized businesses. Register.com was sold to Web.com and Michel left after leading the successful integration of the two companies.

Michel’s extensive financial background includes 10 years at Dun and Bradstreet (D&B), where he specialized in growth strategies and global business integration. At D&B he was both the International and Americas chief financial officer, focusing on improving performance and profitability. He also served as head of the corporate strategy and M&A. His career also includes leadership roles with The McGraw-Hill Companies and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

He is actively involved with the University of Delaware as part of the Executive Mentors Scholars Program, The Lerner College Leadership Council and the University’s Venture Development Center.

EDUCATION

University of Delaware, Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, BS, Accounting