Michael Barnard

Michael Barnard is an experienced business director specializing in partnerships and Olympic campaigns, currently serving at WeAreFearless since January 2021. At WeAreFearless, Michael directs Olympic and Paralympic campaigns for Bridgestone, managing ambassador relations and sponsorship activations across Europe for events including Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, and Paris 2024. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Wavemaker, including Business Director and Account Director for Sport and Entertainment Partnerships, and served as Account Director at Cherry London. Michael's career began at Octagon Worldwide, where roles included Senior Account Manager and Senior Account Executive. Michael holds a degree in Politics from Newcastle University and is an alumnus of Wellington College.