Michael is Auckland Council's Lead Transport Advisor, working on Time Of Use Congestion Charging, emissions reductions, parking, safety, freight and plans to improve transport system efficiency and productivity.

Michael has 30 years transport policy experience across Australia and New Zealand. He has worked across the rail industry and the Queensland Government Transport Department. Michael was Head of Public Policy for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland and a consultant prior to moving to Auckland in July 2021. In 2022, Michael completed the Autoskills Australia Churchill Fellowship on Light Electric Vehicle progress across USA and Europe.