Solution-oriented and strategically minded senior executive offering experience spanning business development, legal, HR, marketing, IT, procurement and heavily regulated financial services across public / private sector settings. Proven track record managing strategic HR projects, including pay and remuneration, ER, Self-Service, talent management and HR systems is coupled with experience sympathetically balancing conflicting demands across a mix of political and commercial stakeholders.Trusted C-suite partner who has led high-performing and multidisciplinary teams of ~400 FTE to optimise organisational resilience during periods of ambiguity and uncertainty - exercising meticulous due diligence to advise on commercial direction and big-picture planning. Advocated for transformation in change-averse arenas via promotion of Lean methodologies (Six Sigma Black Belt).==========WHY MICHAEL?==========☛ Influenced European stakeholders to secure buy-in to continuous improvement plans.☛ Adopted a motivational leadership style to build, empower and enthuse multifaceted teams.☛ Orchestrated critical projects in line with budgets of <£1.5BN to realise multimillion-pound savings.☛ Published author and thought leader on Human Resource Management (HRM) issues.Now looking to harness these, and other achievements in a challenging and rewarding environment.