Michael Nowlan
Senior Managing Director
Michael Nowlan is a dynamic financial executive with over 25 years of experience in special situations, including capital raises, scenario planning, sale and divestiture processes, and turnarounds. Recognized for his analytical and strategic thinking, Michael has a proven ability to simplify complex scenarios. His expertise includes refining business plans, developing value creation strategies, redeploying capital to adapt to evolving industry landscapes, and stabilizing non-core operations through rationalization initiatives across diverse industries.
Michael has held interim C-suite roles, such as CEO, CFO, and CRO for various clients, demonstrating his ability to implement strategic and operational changes. His focus on financial analysis, team building, and extending liquidity runways in both distressed and non-distressed environments maximizes strategic opportunities.
Representative Experience
- Chief Restructuring Officer for Fairways Markets, a grocery store chain.
- Co-Chief Restructuring Officer for Schurman Paper Group, a stationery, greeting cards, gifts, and paper products company.
- Co-Chief Restructuring Officer for Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, a pre-revenue life science company.
- Interim CFO for Home for Little Wanderers, a non-profit child and family service agency.
- Financial advisor to Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, a grocery store chain, in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.