Business Consulting
Business consulting
Michael Warner
Board Director/Entrepreneur
With nearly 50 years of uninterrupted board experience and a career that spans agriculture, technology, healthcare, import/export, and nonprofit sectors, Michael Warner offers a rare and invaluable perspective to businesses seeking trusted, strategic guidance.
Whether you’re organizing a corporate retreat, industry conference, executive training, or board development session, Michael Warner is available to bring his decades of hard-earned wisdom directly to your audience. He offers keynote lectures, boardroom intensives, strategy workshops, and private consulting, tailored to leadership teams, governance professionals, and growth-stage companies.
With nearly 50 years of frontline experience, Michael bridges the gap between theory and reality—translating complex governance and strategy issues into clear, actionable insight.
His presence is not just educational, it’s transformational. Let him help your team lead better, decide smarter, and govern with greater confidence.
What we cover
Michael’s Areas Expertise
Board Formation & Governance
Structure and recruit high-performing boards. Define board responsibilities and legal duties.
Strategic Planning
Guide leadership through long-term planning. Bridge the divide between capital efficiency (OpEx) and valuation growth (ICV).
Executive Oversight & Incentives
Design effective executive compensation models. Lead or advise on CEO/leadership searches and transitions. Support founder-CEO relationships and board dynamic.
Crisis Leadership & Turnaround
Navigate boards and organizations through moments of uncertainty. Provide calm, principled guidance in financial, operational, or governance crises.
Capitalization & Investor Relations
Advise on how to responsibly fund business plans. Help founders balance equity, risk, and investor expectations.
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Why Work With Michael?
Proven Experience:
Michael has helped build and guide companies with over $2 billion in sales and assets—including co-founding one of the nation’s top SaaS/IoT firms.
Real Results:
From restructuring failing cooperatives to launching award-winning tech ventures, Michael's work has generated tangible business outcomes.
Trusted Perspective:
Michael has chaired finance committees, served on billion-dollar healthcare boards, and lobbied national legislation—he understands leadership at every level.
Who Should Reach Out?
Consulting Inquiry
Reach out today and book Michael for your next business event!
Have a question about consulting, speaking engagements, or board strategy? If you’re looking to book Michael for a keynote, bring him into a boardroom session, or get expert advice on governance and leadership, we’re here to help.
Please fill out the form below with a brief description of your organization and the type of support you’re seeking. Our team reviews all inquiries carefully and will respond within 1–2 business days to schedule a discovery call or provide next steps.
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