Michael Porter
About Michael Porter
Michael Porter is a Product Strategy & Proposition Manager at Legal & General, with extensive experience in the pensions industry. He has held various roles at BlackRock, Aegon, and Mercer, and has a background in Business, Leisure & Sports Education from Nottingham Trent University.
Current Role at Legal & General
Michael Porter serves as the Product Strategy & Proposition Manager at Legal & General since 2020. In this role, he leads a team of Senior Product Managers to develop a market-leading vision and strategy for the DC Workplace Savings product and investment proposition. His responsibilities include overseeing the governance of Unit Linked funds and investment propositions on the DC Workplace platform, where he chairs the Fund Risk Oversight Committee.
Previous Experience at BlackRock
Prior to his current position, Michael Porter held several roles at BlackRock. He worked as the UK DC Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2013, followed by a position as Proposition Manager from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Investment Proposition Manager from 2008 to 2011 and began his career at BlackRock as a Pension Administrator from 2007 to 2008. His tenure at BlackRock spanned nearly six years, during which he gained significant experience in the pensions industry.
Experience at Aegon and Mercer
Michael Porter worked at Aegon as a Proposition Manager for 11 months in 2016 to 2017. Following this role, he joined Mercer as Principal | Senior Proposition Manager from 2017 to 2020. His experience at both Aegon and Mercer contributed to his extensive knowledge of the pensions industry, covering various operational and management functions.
Educational Background
Michael Porter studied at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business, Leisure & Sports Education from 2004 to 2007. He also attended the Chartered Management Institute, completing a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership from 2020 to 2022. His educational background supports his expertise in product strategy and management.
Foundational Education
Before pursuing higher education, Michael Porter attended Jack Hunt School from 1996 to 2003. This foundational education provided him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his future academic and professional endeavors.