Meet Our Leadership Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to helping your business achieve its full potential.

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Managing Director

Michael founded Sterling Business Consultants with a vision to bring world-class strategic consulting to growing businesses. His career spans over 15 years in strategy consulting, including senior roles at McKinsey & Company where he led engagements for Fortune 500 clients across multiple industries. Michael specializes in growth strategy, corporate transformation, and M&A advisory.

Education

  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BA Economics, Oxford University

Specialties

Growth StrategyM&A AdvisoryCorporate Transformation
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Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Director, Operations

Sarah brings over 12 years of experience in operations consulting, with deep expertise in lean methodologies, process optimization, and digital transformation. Before joining Sterling, she held operational leadership roles at leading tech and manufacturing companies, where she drove significant efficiency improvements and cost savings.

Education

  • MSc Operations Management, MIT
  • BS Industrial Engineering, Stanford

Specialties

Lean OperationsDigital TransformationProcess Optimization
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David Okonkwo

David Okonkwo

Director, Financial Advisory

David is a seasoned financial professional with over 10 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance. He has advised on numerous M&A transactions and capital raises, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions and create lasting value. His expertise spans financial modeling, valuation, and strategic financial planning.

Education

  • MBA Finance, London Business School
  • BA Accounting, LSE

Specialties

M&A AdvisoryFinancial StrategyValuation
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Emma Williams

Emma Williams

Director, People & Culture

Emma is an accomplished organizational psychologist and executive coach with over 15 years of experience helping organizations build high-performing cultures. She has worked with leadership teams across industries to develop talent strategies, enhance team effectiveness, and drive cultural transformation. Emma is a certified executive coach through the International Coach Federation.

Education

  • MA Organizational Psychology, Cambridge
  • Certified Executive Coach (ICF)

Specialties

Executive CoachingLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational Culture
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Join Our Team

We're always looking for talented professionals who share our passion for helping businesses succeed. If you're interested in joining Sterling, we'd love to hear from you.

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