Mike Gilkes

Michael Gilkes is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Vice President of Oceans at S2G Ventures since June 2023. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Cleveland Avenue, including Managing Director and Principal in Investments from April 2021 to May 2023. An extensive background in investment banking is evidenced by a tenure at Baird from October 2016 to March 2021, where Michael progressed from Associate to Director in the Food & Beverage sector. Previous experience includes an Associate role at Harris Williams & Co. and positions within PwC and Wells Fargo in financial analysis and investment banking. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and participated in a Business Study Abroad Program at the National University of Singapore.