Michael Shanahan

Managing Director
20+ years of experience helping clients navigate their most pressing challenges
Proven ability to deliver practical and fit-for-purpose fixes for underperforming organizations and teams
Drives transformational change by helping clients re-imagine how they leverage technology to drive material results
New York
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Michael Shanahan is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement in New York. He leads CPI’s efforts with law firms and professional services organizations, bringing leadership for new enterprise strategies and operational frameworks, with a focus on harnessing technology to act as a catalyst to drive transformative change and deliver impactful results. He also has deep experience working with financial services institutions to solve technology related challenges.

With more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Shanahan has helped clients navigate their most pressing challenges. Mr. Shanahan specializes in advising leaders in law firms, corporate legal departments and financial services on a broad range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. His deep expertise allows him to deliver practical and fit-for-purpose fixes for underperforming organizations and teams by focusing on three key areas: strategic advisory, digital transformation and organizational enhancement.

Mr. Shanahan works closely with clients to develop and refine their strategic direction. Specifically, his actionable insights and guidance help firms rethink their operating models to achieve competitive advantage. He also assists organizations to re-imagine how they leverage technology to drive key outcomes, including enhanced customer/client value and improvements to efficiency and productivity. In leading digital transformation efforts, Mr. Shanahan has a proven track record of streamlining operations and unlocking paths to innovation.

Additionally, Mr. Shanahan excels at driving organizational-wide transformations. Collaborating closely with client executives, he guides clients through cultural shifts and performance enhancements. His approach is rooted in a deep understanding of what it takes to capture value. This involves redesigning organizations for sustainability, boosting top-line growth, expanding profit margins and optimizing capital management.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Shanahan was an Operations and Technology Consultant with Andersen Consulting and Accenture, where he supported clients with operational strategy and technology needs.

Mr. Shanahan earned a bachelor's degree in mining and minerals engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business.

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