Michael Downey

Michael Downey is an experienced professional in the insurance and wealth management sectors, currently serving as General Manager of Retail Distribution Partnerships at MLC Life Insurance since March 2021. With a robust background at MLC Australia from 2006 to 2020, Michael held various senior roles including General Manager of Advice Partnerships and Head of Practice Development. Earlier experience includes leadership positions at TAL Life, CommInsure, and AXA, demonstrating expertise in distribution strategy, product development, and insurance marketing. Michael's academic credentials encompass multiple executive programs and degrees in business strategy, corporate governance, and marketing from prestigious institutions including Wharton, Oxford, Yale, and Cornell, complemented by an MBA from Southern Cross University and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney.