Michael Rist has more than 20 years of international business experience and a record of success in financial leadership roles within corporate finance for public and private companies and Big 4 public accounting firms. He has worked in several industries including telecommunication, technology, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and education. Michael holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Copenhagen Business School and an MBA from the Villanova School of Business. He is a Certified Public Accountant and active in a number of professional organizations.