Michael Browning

About Michael Browning

As a purpose-driven Executive Operations Leader, I bring over two decades of progressive leadership in retail operations, business transformation, and team development. My mission is to lead with empathy, empower future leaders, and drive tangible results by blending structure with inspiration. I thrive on building high-performing teams, optimizing business processes, and turning challenges into scalable wins.Key Highlights: • Championed 70+ internal promotions by prioritizing mentorship, succession planning, and skills development• Led multi-region operations, achieving $50M in gross profit growth and cutting labor costs by $15M over two years• Reduced cash and lottery loss by $2M through advanced risk analytics and store operations enhancements• Spearheaded seamless integration of 3,600 stores during major retail acquisition, ensuring zero service disruption• Elevated new-hire training compliance from 8% to 90%, reducing hourly turnover and improving engagement• Increased gross-margin percentage two years in a row, driving sustainable retail growth and efficiencyI believe in building meaningful professional relationships rooted in trust, purpose, and growth. Let’s connect — I’d love to hear about your journey and share what I’ve learned along the way.

Experience

1. Region Director

   7-Eleven

   Jul 2022 — Present

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Engineering