Michael J. McCloskey
Board Director. C-Suite Executive. Founder.
Board Director. C-Suite Executive. Founder.
With a multi-decade track record as CEO, COO, CFO, and General Counsel at public and private companies — and as the founder of three successful private companies — Michael J. McCloskey brings rare cross-functional depth to every board he serves, translating complex regulatory, capital, and operational realities into governance that creates durable value.
$1B+
Capital Transactions Led
3
Private Companies Founded
6+
Regulated Industries Served
$2.3B
Bank Holding Company Overseen
What I Bring to the Boardroom
A rare combination of legal, financial, operational, and founder experience — built across six regulated industries and three decades of executive leadership.
Governance & Regulatory Oversight
Extensive experience leading audit, risk, and compliance functions in regulated industries — financial services, energy, aviation, and real estate — with direct representation before the SEC, FDIC, DEA, FDA, FAA, and state regulators.
Capital Formation & Special Situations
Led or co-led capital formation transactions exceeding $1 billion, including a $205 million offering with Goldman Sachs. Deep fluency in public offerings, recapitalizations, restructurings, and complex financings.
Founder Perspective, Institutional Discipline
Having founded three successful private companies — across consumer packaged goods, medical technology, and regulated monitoring services — Michael brings the founder's instinct for value creation alongside the governance discipline that scales it.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Transactions
Hands-on M&A experience spanning buy-side acquisition strategy, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration — including serving as EVP of Acquisitions at Recycling Industries and navigating complex multi-party transactions across regulated and industrial sectors.
“The most valuable board members are those who have sat in the CEO's chair, navigated a regulator's examination, and closed a capital raise under pressure. Michael has done all three.”
— Private Equity Principal, Portfolio Company Board
Ready to Explore Board Alignment?
Nominating committees and executive search firms are welcome to reach out directly. Michael is selectively considering new board opportunities where his governance, regulatory, and capital markets experience can contribute meaningfully.
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