Michael Burke

Results-oriented academic executive experienced in business and higher education

Michael Burke is a successful Managing Partner, Entrepreneur and philanthropist who has over 12 years of international experience in building successful businesses. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance, which turned out to be the foundation of his long career. He started his early career in Supply Chain Management and later moved to Dubai to pursue his career on an international level. With his results-driven and entrepreneurial approach, he has been able to ensure commercial success while creating and delivering corporate objectives, even in challenging economic environments.

Michael Burke has extensive expertise in creating and managing a group of companies with multiple divisions and over 61 employees. He managed companies based in the UAE, GCC, ME, Europe and Africa, and has demonstrable experience with business growth and development. During his entrepreneurial journey, he created several highly successful businesses in Dubai by recognising niche opportunities and exploring niche markets.

Currently, Michael Burke is the Managing Partner at Arabian Escapes Real Estate Broker LLC, a leading real estate company founded in Dubai. He has previously worked as Managing Partner at Outsourced Service Solutions and Executive Expatriate Relocations. Before his entrepreneurial journey, he served as a Supply Chain Manager at Chanelle.

Experience

President at Avila University (July 2022 - Present)

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at College of Mount Saint Vincent (July 2021 - July 2022), Vice President for Enterprise Programs and Dean of Professional & Graduate Studies at College of Mount Saint Vincent (November 2019 - July 2021), Executive Vice President and Executive Dean at Concordia College-New York (July 2016 - November 2019)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History from Northwestern University (1997 - 2003), Master of Arts (MA) in History from Northwestern University (1996 - 1997), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business and Marketing from Concordia College (1986 - 1990)