Mike May

Mike May is a seasoned strategy professional with over 25 years of experience in various strategic roles.12 He served as the Group Vice President (GVP) of Strategy at Huge for 9 years and 8 months, from February 2013 to September 2022.1 In this role, he led a cross-discipline strategy team in Huge's Southeast region, working with a diverse range of clients including consumer brands, non-profits, associations, government agencies, and business-to-business companies.1

Career Highlights

Current Role: Mike is currently the founder and strategy coach at The Strategy Coach Company, a position he has held since October 2022.1 In this role, he helps agencies develop their strategy capabilities and assists strategists in improving their skills and advancing their careers.12

Previous Experience:

• Huge: GVP Strategy (February 2013 - September 2022)
• Acorn Strategy & Consulting: Principal (October 2004 - February 2013)
• IAB: VP, Events (August 2002 - October 2004)
• Jupiter Research: Senior Analyst & Research Director (February 1999 - July 2002)
• Avon Products, Inc.: Marketing Manager (January 1997 - February 1999)

Expertise and Achievements

Mike has worked with numerous brands across various industries, including Audi, USA Today, Pfizer, AARP, and The World Bank.1 He is also an accomplished thought leader, having:

• Published over 200 articles and research reports
• Appeared as an industry expert on major news networks like CNN and ABC News
• Been quoted in prestigious publications such as The Economist and The New York Times
• Spoken at events like SXSW and The 3% Conference2

Education and Personal Interests

Mike holds degrees from Colgate University, The University of British Columbia, and NYU.2 Outside of his professional life, he enjoys racing mountain bikes, exploring independent coffee shops on his motorcycle, and cooking.2