Michael I. Connolly, MBA has over 25 years experience helping business leaders and owners create exceptional value for companies in transition by combining business development skills and financing capabilities. Mr. Connolly is responsible for capitalization, leadership development, profit and loss and exit strategies for client companies. He is expert at developing teammates through goal alignment and helping
them to deliver their collective best.
As founder of Mount Juliet Ventures he most recently transformed successful private and public national companies including Softbrands, ElderLife, BuyerZone, Insignia Systems, ElderCarelink, Jamba Juice, Great Clips for Hair, Chili's, SuperCuts and The Hotel Donaldson. Previously, Mr. Connolly was Chief Operating Officer of Trammel Crow Company, where he restructured over $300 million in commercial debt. He was the founder and President of the Tax and Business Services Division at American Express, Inc. where he grew revenues from zero to $25 million in three years. Mr. Connolly began his career with McKinsey and Company as a management consultant. Mr. Connolly has a BA in History from Pomona College , and an MBA with honors from the Harvard Business School.
Michael has three children: Nellie, Mary and Paul. He enjoys a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities. Michael also enjoys "operating at the edge of his ignorance" to encourage his intellectual and creative growth. His business passion is growing or turning around companies.
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