Michael is the senior program advisor, sustainability and international liaison at the Royal Canadian Mint. He oversees the Mint’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment and its role in the international minting community. Previously, he led a team responsible for identifying and executing on short-term strategic initiatives, business challenges and long-term strategies for the Mint. Other roles at the Mint have included responsibility for the Ottawa manufacturing facility as well as the R&D and technical services teams, where he focused efforts on blending solid business practices, teamwork, safety-focused behaviours, and innovative manufacturing processes to develop and deliver customer-centred products. Before joining the Mint, Michael worked for more than 13 years in a variety of roles in the forest products industry, including in environmental affairs, engineering, quality service and operational excellence. Michael is a registered professional engineer and graduate of the chemical engineering program at McGill University and the Master of Engineering program at the University of British Columbia. He is also a graduate of the MBA program at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.