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North Highland Welcomes Michael Drews as Vice President

Drews’ addition deepens firm’s Financial Services Industry expertise

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--North Highland, the leading change and transformation consultancy, has welcomed Michael Drews as vice president and U.S. Financial Services Industry Lead, based in the firm's New York office. In this role, Drews will be responsible for defining North Highland's industry go-to-market strategy and driving growth in the financial services sector.

Drews is a seasoned leader with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is an expert in finance, risk and compliance, with a deep understanding of market and regulatory environments. Most recently, Drews served as Partner and U.S. Head of Finance, Risk and Compliance at Capco. His expansive career includes roles as an Equity Trader on the New York Stock Exchange and leadership positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America.

"We're thrilled to welcome Michael to the team," said Lia Keel, managing director at North Highland. "Michael's extensive experience, commitment to client excellence and reputation as a trusted advisor in the financial services sector will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our offerings and drive growth in this critical industry."

In addition to his professional experience, Drews holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Manhattanville University. He was also recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Top Consultant 2024 Honoree in the field of Excellence in Regulation and Compliance.

Learn more about North Highland's Financial Services expertise at https://www.northhighland.com/industry-expertise/financial-services.

About North Highland

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by putting people at the heart of every decision. Partnering closely to design and deliver change, we turn challenges into opportunities. Our award-winning change and transformation services – powered by data and digital expertise – build lasting capability at the intersection of workforce and operations.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together. This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

For more information, visit www.northhighland.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram and Facebook.

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