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September 18, 2023 | Toronto, Ontario. We’re proud to announce that Michael Macnaughton has joined JMW Consultants as a Delivery Leader, based in Toronto. With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies across oil and gas, mining, construction, utilities, telecom, and public-private partnerships (P3), Michael brings deep industry knowledge and a proven ability to lead transformation in complex environments.
As a Delivery Leader, Michael is accountable for delivering JMW’s services at the highest standard—ensuring the successful implementation of strategic engagements, the effective deployment of people and resources, and the overall success of delivery teams. His leadership is essential in translating ambitious organizational goals into sustained, measurable performance gains.
Throughout his career, Michael has led high-impact projects that range from enterprise-wide culture shifts and leadership development programs to mergers and acquisitions, safety transformation, and behavioral change initiatives. His strength lies in partnering with executive teams to drive human-centered, strategy-aligned transformations that resonate throughout the organization.
Known for his skill in using behavior-based and human-centered design methodologies, Michael has helped organizations unlock next-level performance by focusing on what drives real change—mindset, culture, and leadership alignment. His work consistently delivers results in environments where complexity, risk, and the need for alignment are high.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in British Columbia and a postgraduate diploma from the Information Technology Institute in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His education, paired with decades of field experience, gives him a strong foundation for designing interventions that deliver both cultural and commercial impact.
“JMW’s commitment to leadership performance and its role in closing the strategy-execution gap is what drew me to the firm,” said Macnaughton. “I’m excited to be part of a team that doesn’t just consult—but truly partners with clients to deliver the outcomes they care most about.”
Michael joins JMW at a time of continued growth in North America, particularly in capital-intensive industries where leadership alignment, execution discipline, and transformational change are mission-critical. We’re excited to have Michael on board and confident in the value he will bring to our clients and teams.
