“I collaborate with leaders to navigate complexity and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen performance and support enduring success.”
Michael Liang
About
Michael brings combined expertise in financial & commercial analysis and structured problem solving along with a strong track record of leading teams to generate second order insights. He works alongside boards and executive teams to improve financial sustainability and drive tangible and sustained outcomes.
Michael is known for his collaborative leadership style, cultural agility, and curious mindset. Prior to consulting, he has held finance management roles in the financial services and public sectors in London and Wellington, New Zealand.
Education and accreditations
- Master of Business Administration – University of Oxford
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Commercial Law) – Victoria University of Wellington
- Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Significant Engagements
- Developed long-term financial sustainability strategies for education and housing providers supported by three-statement financial modelling
- Developed a turnaround strategy and provided pre-merger support to public health organisations
- Designed operating models for financial services organisations
- Undertook commercial due diligence for the M&A of education product companies
- Led an administration team in supporting an Aboriginal organisation return to self-governance, protecting and growing community value
- Structured the funding model for supported residential services for Victorian government
