Michael McSweeney

Background

About Michael McSweeney

A Senior Executive with 35 years experience in Association leadership, government, public and regulatory affairs, communications and general management; a demonstrated and proven track record as a change agent who has managed the development and implementation of proactive and reactive strategies, designed to enhance and sustain networks and partnerships with multiple and diverse stakeholders across various governmental jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S; broad and deep knowledge of developing carbon pricing, lifecycle assessment strategies; extensive experience in the art of persuasion, negotiation and working with stakeholders, boards of directors, committees and managing their competing agendas; a commitment to delivering sound value propositions through leading teams that are customer focused and client centered. • Politically savvy with an ability to network effectively and with a set of well-developed relationships in the political arena and with government officials in Ottawa, political capitals across Canada and leading municipalities; a superior understanding of how to proactively develop, implement and leverage broad and deep strategies for building, maintaining and enhancing these relationships. • Superior understanding and relationships of parliamentary/legislative process and the machinery and intricacies of all governments in Canada, the U.S and globally. • Demonstrated experience in working with Boards of Directors in the public and private sectors, understanding the role of servant/leader who can lead Boards and teams, with a keen eye to budgets and always building shareholder value. • An articulate and accomplished communicator with a track record of dealing with the media and being a public spokesperson. • A skilled and diplomatic negotiator, an agile thinker and innovator who is determined, self-confident and able to build and sustain broad and deep relationships with internal and external stakeholders quickly and seamlessly. • Thrives on diverse responsibilities in complex and fast-paced environments, who is not afraid to do the work.