Michael is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Striata. Striata’s Secure eDocument Delivery and Email Bill Presentment & Payment (EBPP) deliver a rapid reduction in operational costs, quicker payments and an enhanced customer experience.

Starting in Michael’s garage, Striata has grown to a global company with offices on 5 continents and customers across the world.

Michael is a pioneer of the internet industry. He has spoken at numerous conferences on the use of email as a business tool and customer communication method. Michael is a past winner of the “Direct Marketer of the Year” by the DMA.

Before the formation of Striata in 1999, Michael was the managing director of VWV Interactive. Michael began his working career with PricewaterhouseCoopers where he became a principal manager in the Consulting & Assurance Services (CAS) and was responsible for both Internet Strategy & Services and Business Information Services.

Michael is a Chartered Accountant. He is a founding member and past Chairman of the Audit Bureau of Internet Standards (ABIS) and an executive and chapter founder of First Tuesday.

Michael is now one of the world’s foremost experts on eBilling adoption tools and techniques. He routinely consults and speaks on driving paperless process in large organisations.