Meet Michael
Michael has always been driven by a desire to learn. He began his career in Sun Life's Rotational Leadership Development Program taking increasingly senior roles across insurance, investments and corporate strategy. Looking to broaden his perspective, Michael moved to Singapore to pursue his MBA at INSEAD.
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After his MBA, he transitioned to consulting at Bain & Company in Toronto. During this time, he worked with leaders across mining and financial services driving strategy and digital transformation programs. Michael also led teams supporting private equity clients on commercial diligence of acquisition targets across industrial and healthcare sectors. Looking to be closer to operations, Michael joined IMCO as a Principal in their asset management team working with investors and management to design and execute their value creation plans.
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In his free time, Michael loves spending time outdoors - whether that be running, skiing, golfing or simply walking around the neighborhood with his family. He is a passionate Leafs fan and advocate for mental health (in no small part as a result of his love for the Leafs).​​
Why "JAM"
"JAM" is an acronym of Michael and the names of his wife and son. Family was a large driver for starting JAM Partners. While not an entrepreneur in the traditional sense, Michael's father exhibited many of the traits. He was tenacious, working three jobs to support a young family, a great problem solver and an empathetic leader. A real estate agent by trade, some of Michael's favorite childhood memories were ride-along's with his dad or getting picked up from school at lunch to go to McDonalds. Now a father himself, he hopes to create similar core memories with his son. In acquiring and operating a small to medium-sized business, Michael wants to create something he can share with his family while leveraging the skills and traits he's honed to positively impact the lives of his employees and grow the business he operates.
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Jam is also a preserve - a fitting metaphor for our mission to preserve and grow the legacy of a current business owner.
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