Mike Merle

About Mike Merle

A seasoned financial services executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group company. Responsible for leading global Accounting, Finance, and Facilities functions across teams in the U.S, India, and Costa Rica. Plays an integral role in shaping MCM\'s strategic planning and ensuring delivery on the annual expense budget. As a voting member of MCM\'s investment committee, contributes to evaluating portfolio purchases while leveraging expertise in strategic leadership, operations management, and finance. Dedicated to fostering collaboration across teams to drive organizational success, with a focus on optimizing processes and achieving business objectives.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Midland Credit Management

   Mar 2022 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Responsible for leading MCM\'s global Accounting, Finance, and Facilities functions, with a team based in the U.S, India, and Costa Rica. Also responsible for MCM\'s strategic planning activities and delivering upon our annual expense budget. Currently a voting member of MCM\'s investment committee which evaluates portfolio purchases.

Education

• The Wharton School

  MBA, Marketing and Operations

  2003 — 2005

• Princeton University

  BSE, Civil Engineering and Operations Research

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Acquisition Integration
• Financial Modeling
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Valuation
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Strategy
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management
• Corporate Development
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Process Improvement