Michael was for many years a broadcaster with ITN’s News at Ten, serving as a correspondent specialising in industrial, employment and consumer affairs. Having also worked as a print journalist for leading national newspapers, he gained valuable experience as the Director of Public Relations for British Coal. As the Director of Corporate Communications, he  developed the UK corporate environmental and social responsibility programme for French multi-utility Veolia. He is Director of Devon-based Green Fox Communications, which works with organisations to develop and protect their reputation, formulate strategies and engage with stakeholders and opinion-formers to secure understanding and support.