He brings deep experience in financial services, spanning superannuation, investment management, life insurance, financial advice and strategy. He has spent more than 30 years in the sector, holding CEO and executive committee roles in large Australian financial services organisations. Clients value his pragmatic and collaborative approach to solving their most complex issues and taking advantage of opportunities.
Prior to Nous, Michael was the CEO of the QSuper Group. Michael was on the board of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and was an active contributor in the development of retirement income policy. Michael was previously Managing Director of Corporate Strategy at QIC and had prior roles with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (previously the Insurance and Superannuation Commission) and AMP.
Michael supports the fantastic work of domestic violence charity RizeUp, including as a volunteer. He also sits on health and higher education advisory boards.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University.
Michael enjoys travelling and weekend trips to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast with his wife. When he can fit it in, he enjoys riding his motorcycle on the mountain roads near Brisbane.