Michael Stiassny has extensive senior business and financial experience. He has a 40-year strong background in financial consultancy and is a prominent strategic advisor. He is a leading corporate governance practitioner and advocate for sustainability practices.

Michael is currently Chairman of Tower Limited and 2 Cheap Cars Limited, as well as a director of a number of public and private companies. He is a Fellow and past president of The Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Inc.) (FInstD), a life member of Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association New Zealand Incorporated. Michael is also a former member of the board of the Financial Markets Authority.

Michael completed his BCom/LLB at the University of Auckland.