Michael Fanning

Michael Fanning is a retired senior executive with a background in sustainability, communications, public affairs and international business. In 2017 Michael was elected inaugural president for the Business Partnership Foundation, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, the top-ranked USA business school for international programs. Prior to his appointment, Michael worked at Michelin's headquarters in France, leading the company's global program in sustainability and helping to establish new company governance, long-range goals and practices. Michael also held positions in the USA at Michelin (1999-2016), Liberty Corp. (1997-1999), The Reader's Digest Assn. (1994-1997), IBM (1984-1994), and the Associated General Contractors of America (1978-1984). Michael studied sustainability at Business School Lausanne and the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He holds a bachelor's degree in Radio, TV and Film from University College, University of Maryland, USA.