Michael Short

Michael is a Partner in the Houston office of Bain & Company, a leading global strategy and management consulting firm. He is a key member of Bain’s Energy and Natural Resources practice, where he focuses primarily on helping his clients with projects relating to strategic planning, operational performance improvement, and operating model design. Michael has a particular interest in the disruptive impact of the energy transition across a wide range of industries and markets. He has worked with top companies across four continents in in business areas spanning oil & gas, infrastructure, and utilities. While a student member of Business Today, Michael served as President, Director of the International Conference, and a Corporate Contacts Manager (for three summers, in three different regions!). A Trustee since 2007, Michael has been a member and Chair of the Finance Committee and the Endowment Advisory Board. Michael holds an A.B. in Economics and Finance, phi beta kappa, from Princeton University. He lives in Houston with his wife, son, and daughter.