Michael S.

Michael S. is an experienced business leader with a diverse background in finance and operations. Currently serving as Managing Director at Vector Advisory Services since August 2022, Michael focuses on providing strategic solutions to enhance value for business owners and private equity sponsors. As a Strategic Partner at Schooley Mitchell since March 2021, Michael specializes in cost optimization for clients across North America. Previously, as CFO/COO and Board Director at Minds and Machines from November 2012 to October 2020, Michael led the company's strategic restructuring to achieve profitability. Michael also held the role of New gTLD Program Director at ICANN from July 2009 to July 2012, overseeing a significant program that generated over $350 million in revenue. Michael's career began at KPMG as a Partner, where responsibility included managing diverse client engagements across multiple industries. Educationally, Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara.