Taking people and organizations to heights they never thought possible is Michael’s superpower. His successes start with knowing how to navigate governments, their agencies, and other stakeholders. From there he helps clients overcome obstacles and realize those great heights by helping shape and execute their chosen strategies.

Inspired by Henry Kissinger’s ability to see clearly, articulate precisely and mediate immense global challenges from Middle East peace talks to diplomatic relations with China, Michael brings lessons learned from this approach to his client work. He believes in bringing people together, creating clarity and finding the aha moments that lead to strong solutions.

As part of the Meredith Boessenkool team, Michael looks forward to helping organizations lean into becoming policy shapers instead of policy takers, a skill he honed while first working in the diverse Ontario provincial ministries of Industry, Health, and Finance and when he was recruited by Manulife to create and manage an innovative government relations and public affairs shop.

When he’s not working to create wins for his clients, Michael is likely spending time with his family and friends or deep into the weekend papers, and a pot of black coffee, catching up on domestic and international affairs.