Michael is a senior commercial media leader with more than 25 years’ experience across radio and television. After graduating from Leeds University, he began his career in radio before going on to hold senior commercial roles at talkSPORT, Real and Smooth Radio and Global.

Michael joined ITV in 2017 as Deputy Business Development Director and now leads the commercial team across the Nations and Regions, working with advertisers and agencies across the UK.

A passionate believer in the power of TV to drive business growth, Michael has played a key role in ITV’s commercial success, delivering record revenues and award-winning partnerships for clients.