Michael McTavish

Background

About Michael McTavish

Highly accomplished and results-driven General Manager with over 20 years of progressive leadership in the automotive industry. Since November 2022, I have had the privilege of leading BMT Group Services, now a proud part of the SSA Marine group of companies, successfully navigating the organization through two significant ownership transitions while driving substantial operational growth. My tenure has been marked by a comprehensive involvement in all facets of the business. I possess deep expertise in financial management, including meticulous budgeting, forecasting, and the critical monitoring of profit and loss. While actively working to enhance our financial performance, I am fluent in managing EBITDA and adept at guiding teams to achieve their departmental targets. I also play a key role in talent acquisition, overseeing recruitment efforts to build strong, effective teams, and am deeply committed to fostering sustainable operations and robust safety initiatives. I excel in contract negotiation, policy and procedure implementation, and managing complex day-to-day operations alongside multiple strategic projects. A key area of my focus is business development, where I leverage my deep industry insights to identify and capitalize on new opportunities. Known for dynamic leadership, analytical problem-solving, and a proven ability to quickly adapt and innovate, I combine a strong technical foundation with a creative approach to management. My expertise spans business strategy, program administration, revenue and profit growth, and comprehensive employee and staff development, ensuring high-performing teams and sustainable organizational success.