Michael Young

WORK HISTORY

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ABOUT MICHAEL YOUNG

Partner‑level executive with 30+ years’ experience of driving technology‑enabled value creation across Private Equity and corporates• Delivered 500+ technology and cyber-M&A workstreams across the UK, EMEA, US and APAC, from £50m mid‑market deals to £20bn global separations, influencing over £400bn+ in cumulative deal value while delivering improved EBITDA margins and exit multiples from 3–4x to 15–18x, driving material uplifts in portfolio returns directly enhancing portfolio IRR.• Built and scaled Europe’s first end‑to‑end Cyber Strategy & Transactions team to £6m annual revenue in 4 years, achieving double‑digit CAGR and leading a 30‑person cross‑border team spanning onshore and overseas delivery.• Led cross‑border AI and cyber programs, embedding AI driven analytics and risk models — underpinned by a Software Engineering degree specialised in AI — that reduced compliance costs by 20–30% while accelerating integration timelines.• Trusted advisor to PE and corporate clients, achieving CAC payback in under 18 months and lifting cyber maturity scores by 25–40% under the NIST framework.• Life Sciences: Led global IT separations and compliance programmes across regulated markets.• Manufacturing: Delivered cyber resilience and operational efficiency programmes across multi‑site operations.• Shape thought leadership as a speaker and contributor to industry publications and government initiatives, in AI adoption, cyber resilience, and technology transformation.