Michael Brown
About Michael Brown
Michael Brown is the SVP Restructuring and North America at Flexport, with over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles across various industries.
Current Role at Flexport
Michael Brown currently serves as the SVP Restructuring and North America at Flexport. In this role, he leads financial restructuring efforts with a focus on North American operations. His extensive experience in managing financial operations remotely supports this responsibility. Michael’s leadership in this capacity began in October 2023, and he continues to drive significant initiatives for the company.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Before his current position, Michael Brown worked as the VP Finance - Global Demand and Operations at Flexport. From 2021 to 2023, he was based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he focused on financial operations. His tenure in this role extended his career of driving customer satisfaction and financial results in high-technology and high-growth environments.
Experience at Honeywell
Michael Brown had a distinguished career at Honeywell, where he served as VP/CFO Global Integrated Supply Chain & Working Capital from 2018 to 2021, and VP/CFO Global Integrated Supply Chain from 2018 to 2020. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, his work at Honeywell solidified his expertise in financial operations and strategic supply chain management. His leadership roles helped in creating solutions for complex business challenges.
Tenure at Amazon
Michael Brown spent a significant part of his career at Amazon, undertaking multiple key financial roles. Notably, he was the Finance Director of International Operations in 2018, and the Finance Director of Global Specialty Operations from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles included Finance Director - WW Fulfillment and Sr. Finance Manager - Amazon Fulfillment, accumulating extensive experience in financial management across various business segments in the Greater Seattle Area.
Educational Background
Michael Brown studied Accounting at Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business and Computing. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1998. His education laid the groundwork for a robust career in financial management and leadership roles. This academic foundation was critical in developing his skills for managing complex financial operations.