Michael joined the DfT in June 2023 as the Deputy Director for Aviation Commercial, Strategy and Consumers. His role covers consumers policy (including passenger rights, accessibility and ATOL), as well as overall sector strategy, commercial monitoring and interventions and CAA sponsorship. Prior to DfT, Michael worked in sports policy at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; and across tax, spending and public sector efficiency areas in HM Treasury. Michael worked in the private sector as a real estate investment manager before joining the civil service. He lives in South London with his wife, daughter and cat.