Michael is based in Belfast and serves as the Group Financial Controller at OCO Global, a technology-enabled economic development and trade advisory consultancy. He began his career in audit, where he gained invaluable experience, and has since broadened his expertise through career pivots into the financial services and construction sectors. This has allowed him to develop a strong understanding across a range of industries.
He has been actively involved in the Ulster Society’s ACA Professionals Group for a number of years and recently joined Chartered Accountants in Business (CAB). Michael is also deeply committed to voluntary work, currently serving as Treasurer for both Young Leaders NI and the children’s charity Young at Art. Through these roles, he is passionate about expanding the reach of the accountancy profession—promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting creative opportunities for children outside of the classroom.
Michael is particularly interested in helping fellow members, especially the next generation, grow their networks by fostering connections through collaboration, shared learning, and meaningful engagement. He believes it’s vital to show that the profession is about more than just “crunching numbers”—it's about people, purpose, and positive impact.