“Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You don’t have to solve it alone.”
Michael Fung
About
Michael brings a practical approach to business challenges, combining deep expertise in restructuring and formal insolvency with a track record in governance and advisory roles. With over 30 years’ experience across Australia and the UK, his ability to respond quickly, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively is highly valued by clients navigating complex or high- pressure situations.
Michael has worked across a wide range of sectors, including government, education, and not-for-profit organisations. He is a passionate advocate for tertiary education – particularly vocational education and training (VET). He has been a board director and held leadership positions, underpinned by his AICD qualification.
Known for his resourcefulness and willingness to tackle problems of any size, Michael prefers to work side by side with clients —whether in the boardroom, on-site, or in front of stakeholders. He is comfortable presenting in a variety of settings and brings a steady, empathetic presence to engagements that require both strategic insight and practical execution, especially in times of uncertainty or change.
Expertise
- Business restructuring and turnaround
- Independent financial analysis and advice
- Formal insolvencies
- Government sector restructuring (especially education sector)
- Governance (especially during duress)
Education and accreditations
- Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) - RMIT
- Chartered Accountant
- Registered Liquidator
- Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Memberships
- Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand
- Australian Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association
- Turnaround Management Association of Australia
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
Significant Engagements
- Soul luxury apartments, Gold Coast
- Slater Gordon
- Victorian Government (Statutory Administrations, grant funding programs, independent financial and commercial advice)
- TAFEs and RTOs (independent financial and commercial advice)
- Sleep City
- Timbercorp
- Catholic Church Insurance
