Michael Ferraro
About Michael Ferraro
Michael Ferraro serves as Senior Vice President and Partner at Woodruff Sawyer, where he has worked for 25 years, contributing significantly to the firm's service of California public companies, unicorns, and IPOs. He has over 20 years of experience in Management Liability risk mitigation and has previously held positions at Swett & Crawford and Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Work at Woodruff Sawyer
Michael Ferraro has served as Senior Vice President and Partner at Woodruff Sawyer since 1999. Over his 25-year tenure in San Francisco, he has played a significant role in the company’s growth, contributing to its service of 20% of all California public companies. His expertise has also helped the firm serve 28% of all California unicorns and 34% of California IPOs in the past five years. Ferraro's work involves management liability risk mitigation, leveraging his extensive experience in the industry.
Previous Experience
Before joining Woodruff Sawyer, Michael Ferraro worked at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. as Assistant Vice President from 1998 to 1999. He then transitioned to Swett & Crawford, where he served as Account Manager from 1996 to 1998. These roles provided him with foundational experience in risk management and client relations, contributing to his current expertise.
Education and Expertise
Michael Ferraro earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. With over 20 years of experience in management liability risk mitigation, he has developed a strong understanding of the complexities involved in serving various business sectors, particularly in California.
Background
Michael Ferraro is based in San Francisco, California. He has a passion for basketball and enjoys hiking with his dog, Lenny. Additionally, he values travel, particularly to Italy, and cherishes time spent with family. His personal interests reflect a balanced lifestyle alongside his professional commitments.