Michael joined the company in 2005 following an eight year career in telecoms, working in mainland GB. During that period he held a number of senior roles which included responsibility for the European and Chinese manufacturing divisions of telcoms companies including Marconi, Reltec and Viasystems. Previously he has worked in senior management positions with a number of technology businesses including Seagate and International Rectifier. He was responsible for setting up the Seagate factories in Northern Ireland now employing 2000 people.

He has an Electrical and Electronics degree from Queen’s University Belfast and a Masters in Corporate Leadership from Napier University. Michael is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology.