Michael Kemp

Michael Kemp has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Michael currently holds the position of Director of Global Sales at Graphite Innovation & Technologies since December 2022. Prior to this role, they worked at Jastram Technologies as a Consultant from December 2022 to April 2023, and as a Regional Sales Manager from March 2022 to December 2022.

Before that, Michael served in various sales roles at AkzoNobel as a Senior Technical Sales Executive, where they achieved or exceeded annual sales objectives for Atlantic Canada. Michael also worked as a Technical Sales Representative at Armtec, promoting and selling drainage solutions products in Nova Scotia.

Michael's early career includes serving as the General Manager at Mills Protective Coatings Limited & Paintology Inc., where they oversaw all operations and provided leadership to staff members. Michael also worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Atlantic Wholesalers on a term basis, recruiting and selecting employees for Atlantic Superstore Markets, and conducting orientations and health and safety training. Prior to this, they worked as a Human Resources Assistant at Lafarge, assisting with workforce analysis, succession planning, and collective bargaining, and as an Assistant Department Manager at Sobeys, managing the produce department.

Overall, Michael Kemp has gained extensive experience in sales, management, and human resources across various industries.

Michael Kemp attended Saint Mary's University from 2000 to 2004, where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Human Resources Management. Prior to attending university, they also attended CP Allen High School, although no degree was specified. In terms of certifications, they obtained a Construction Safety Supervisor certification from the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association in 2005. In 2013, they obtained a NACE Level One Coatings Inspector certification from NACE International, The Corrosion Society.