Michael Lappen

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About Michael Lappen

A popular CEO coach and mentor, Michael Lappen helps entrepreneurs take products and services fast to market, globally. He has a grounding in financial control and analysis and a proven track record in solution sales. Michael is a seasoned Board Member and previous CEO with a track record of successfully building businesses, primarily in Financial Services, Information Technology, Telecom's and the Health Care Technology space. With 45 years of experience as CEO in the IT industry, Michael has a stellar track record of bringing companies into profitability. As a part of the IBM Entrepreneur of the Year Program, he has mentored CEOs across the globe. His reputation and breadth of experience nationally and internationally uniquely places him to provide insight and guidance to CEOs, boards and entrepreneurs. Michael has worked with many organisations, including Wang, Telstra, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, Co-Cam Computer Group, Financial Synergy, Loop Technology, NCR and Ford Motor Company. He is actively engaged in a number of private companies as a trusted adviser, providing business development support, strategy and planning skills and as an investor. Specialties: • Helping early stage companies and start-ups achieve sustainable momentum • Global partner programs • Developing go-to-market models • Business Development and Sales • Bid Management • Strategic Marketing • Building Strategic Alliances • Project Management Methodology • Managing Outsourcing Contracts • Software Development Projects • Corporate Social Responsibility • Leaving this world a better place Goals: • serve companies and individuals to the best of his ability • be at the forefront of best practice strategic and corporate governance • invest time and energy in companies and individuals who are leaders in their field, or have the potential to be tomorrow's leaders • leverage networks and experience in partnering with others