David Michels
Partner,
Managing Partner of Bain Japan
Sobre David
Experiencia
David Michels is the managing partner of Bain Japan and a senior Transformation coach.
Over his 25+ year career at Bain, David has led transformations across multiple industries and geographies, including the U.S., South America, Europe, India, and Japan.
He works with companies on all aspects of the transformation process—from structuring the program, to orchestrating the change, to energizing the organization. David is known for his ability to inspire executives and their teams and roll up his sleeves to help them deliver sustained results. His approach emphasizes the power of inspirational leadership, insight-rich analytics, and pragmatic co-creation.
David is a leader in Bain’s Global Change and Transformation Practice and regularly publishes on related topics, including in Harvard Business Review and a monthly column in Forbes.com.
Recent Insights
- “Post-Globalization: Five Steps for Business Leaders Outside the U.S.,” Forbes.com, diciembre 11, 2024, Article
- “Embracing Transformation to Maximize Organizational Potential,” Executives on Transformations, noviembre 19, 2024, Video
- “From Disillusionment to Action: Four Ways CEOs Can Boost Sustainability,” Forbes.com, octubre 29, 2024, Article
- “Three Tips for Business Plans and Budgeting in a Volatile Market,” Forbes.com, septiembre 16, 2024, Article
- “Executive Reading: Resources For Catching Up On Generative AI,” Forbes.com, agosto 20, 2024, Article
- “Three Lessons On Nurturing Young Talent,” Forbes.com, agosto 02, 2024, Article
- “The Six Trends CEOs See Shaping Global Business Today,” Forbes.com, junio 21, 2024, Article
- “The Six New Principles Of A Successful Corporate Transformation,” Forbes.com, mayo 10, 2024, Article
- “Fresh Thinking On Aging Leaders,” Forbes.com, abril 09, 2024, Article
- “It’s Bad News That So Few Companies Have A Clear Purpose,” Forbes.com, marzo 19, 2024, Article
- “Three Ways Boards Of Directors Can Improve,” Forbes.com, febrero 16, 2024, Article
- “Six Questions To Ask To Build A Stronger Corporate Culture,” Forbes.com, enero 30, 2024, Article
- “Preparing For The Future Of Work Demands Reskilling Current Employees,” Forbes.com, diciembre 13, 2023, Article
- “A New Board Agenda for Japan,” Report, noviembre 17, 2023
- “Seven Corporate Retreat Ideas For Your Next Team Offsite,” Forbes.com, noviembre 14, 2023, Article
- “A Study of Thousands of Executive Teams Reveals Five Central Behaviors of Top Teams,” Forbes.com, septiembre 27, 2023, Article
- “The Power of Corporate Stories,” Forbes.com, agosto 07, 2023, Article
- “The New Chief Transformation Officer Role In Business,” Forbes.com, junio 23, 2023, Article
- “Now Is Not The Time To Give Up On DEI,” Forbes.com, junio 02, 2023, Article
- “How Investing in DEI Helps Companies Become More Adaptable,” HBR.org, mayo 05, 2023, Article