Michelle Degen Wilkes

Michelle Degen Wilkes has extensive experience in the legal field, with their most recent position being Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Silgan Holdings Inc. Michelle Degen previously held the role of Assistant General Counsel at the same company. Prior to joining Silgan Holdings Inc., Michelle worked as a Senior Corporate Counsel at the company from 2014 to 2020. Michelle also gained experience as a Corporate Counsel at Harman International from 2012 to 2014. Before that, they worked as an Associate at Winston & Strawn LLP from 2005 to 2012. Michelle began their career as a Summer Associate at UBS Investment Bank in 2003 and as a Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1999 to 2001. Michelle Degen also has previous experience as a Summer Intern at PepsiCo in 1998.

Michelle Degen Wilkes obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from Cornell University, graduating in 1999. Michelle Degen then pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, from 2001 to 2005. Michelle furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance from the Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, between 2003 and 2005.