David Michels
Partner,
Managing Partner of Bain Japan
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David Michels is the managing partner of Bain Japan and a senior Transformation coach.
Over his 25+ year career at Bain, David has led transformations across multiple industries and geographies, including the U.S., South America, Europe, India, and Japan.
He works with companies on all aspects of the transformation process—from structuring the program, to orchestrating the change, to energizing the organization. David is known for his ability to inspire executives and their teams and roll up his sleeves to help them deliver sustained results. His approach emphasizes the power of inspirational leadership, insight-rich analytics, and pragmatic co-creation.
David is a leader in Bain’s Global Change and Transformation Practice and regularly publishes on related topics, including in Harvard Business Review and a monthly column in Forbes.com.
Recent Insights
- “M&A’s Leadership Moment,” Forbes.com,diciembre 18, 2025, Article
- “In the Rush to Harness AI, Don’t Lose Sight of Your Corporate Purpose,” Forbes.com,noviembre 24, 2025, Article
- “The Board’s Edge in Turbulent Times: Strategic Backlogs,” Forbes.com,septiembre 30, 2025, Article
- “AI Is Changing Work. Is Your Talent Strategy Evolving Too?,” Forbes.com,julio 22, 2025
- “Leading Change In The AI Era: Familiar Rules, New Realities,” Forbes.com,mayo 22, 2025, Article
- “What Every Business Leader Wants To Know About Tariffs,” Forbes.com,abril 23, 2025, Article
- “Using External Perspective to Build Resilience and Drive Change,” Forbes.com,marzo 27, 2025, Article
- “Change Management in the AI Era: Lessons from the Tech Industry,” Forbes.com,febrero 28, 2025, Article
- “CEO Reading List: Three Books to Help Better Understand Geopolitics Today,” Forbes.com,enero 27, 2025, Article
- “Post-Globalization: Five Steps for Business Leaders Outside the U.S.,” Forbes.com,diciembre 11, 2024, Article
- “Embracing Transformation to Maximize Organizational Potential,” Executives on Transformations,noviembre 19, 2024, Video
- “From Disillusionment to Action: Four Ways CEOs Can Boost Sustainability,” Forbes.com,octubre 29, 2024, Article
- “Three Tips for Business Plans and Budgeting in a Volatile Market,” Forbes.com,septiembre 16, 2024, Article
- “Executive Reading: Resources For Catching Up On Generative AI,” Forbes.com,agosto 20, 2024, Article
- “Three Lessons On Nurturing Young Talent,” Forbes.com,agosto 02, 2024, Article
- “The Six Trends CEOs See Shaping Global Business Today,” Forbes.com,junio 21, 2024, Article
- “The Six New Principles Of A Successful Corporate Transformation,” Forbes.com,mayo 10, 2024, Article
- “Fresh Thinking On Aging Leaders,” Forbes.com,abril 09, 2024, Article
- “It’s Bad News That So Few Companies Have A Clear Purpose,” Forbes.com,marzo 19, 2024, Article
- “Three Ways Boards Of Directors Can Improve,” Forbes.com,febrero 16, 2024, Article