Michel has led numerous senior executive searches for Board members, CEOs, COOs and heads of function. Clients range from start-ups to industry leaders throughout Europe and the Middle East.

Prior to joining Lancor, Michel was co-Managing Partner of the Technology and Media Practice at Whitehead Mann. Previously he worked at Heidrick & Struggles, where he managed the European Telecommunications and Internet Infrastructure Practice.

In his early career Michel was Deputy Managing Director of the Benelux countries for AT & T, with responsibility for sales, business development and customer support.

Michel earned Chemical Engineering and Business degrees from the Solvay Business School, Universite′ Libre de Bruxelles. He is also an AMP graduate from the IMD, Lausanne. He serves on the Advisory Board of Lorentz Deschamps Associates, a strategic and corporate finance advisory firm.