Laurel Fitzgerald

Laurel Fitzgerald is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategy and project management, currently serving as the VP of Strategy and Project Management at The Michaels Companies, Inc. since February 2021. Prior roles include Director of Strategy at Deloitte Consulting, focusing on technology mergers and acquisitions, and Engagement Manager with a strong emphasis on buy-side efforts. Laurel's background also features a significant tenure at Crane Worldwide Logistics, managing key accounts in the Asia Pacific region, achieving notable revenue growth, and leading strategic initiatives. Educationally, Laurel holds an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business and a BBA in International Business and Finance from the University of Oklahoma, complemented by a brief study at Shanghai Normal University.