Michelle Maynard is a seasoned finance executive and Big 4 CPA with more than 25 years of leadership experience across public and private companies in the life sciences, SaaS, semiconductor, and medical device sectors. She has served in senior roles including SVP Finance, Principal Accounting Officer, and Global Corporate Controller, guiding organizations through pivotal inflection points — from IPO execution and M&A transactions to international market expansion and enterprise-wide system transformations. Michelle has built and led global finance teams across four continents, established financial infrastructure in 12 countries, and partnered with boards, audit committees, and executive leaders to translate complex financial challenges into strategies that drive sustainable growth. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and developing the next generation of finance talent.

Michelle brings deep expertise in the areas of financial literacy and access to capital, building scalable financial infrastructure, and the governance frameworks that enable women-led enterprises to grow and sustain impact. Having navigated complex international environments — including commercialization launches in the Middle East, European regulatory and tax structures, and cross-border M&A — she understands firsthand the structural barriers and opportunities that shape global economies. Michelle is passionate about using her platform to mentor women in finance and business leadership, support the development of financially resilient communities, and advocate for the systems-level change required to close the gender gap in economic opportunity across the broader developing world.