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Michael Allan<br/>Partner at Falco Global Partners

Mike’s business career spans almost 40 years and includes experience in finance, supply chain, e-commerce and mergers &acquisitions. He joined Falco in 2019, and soon became a partner. He began his career in Chrysler Corporation’s Finance Management Development program. Subsequently he spent almost 20 years with Black & Decker in various executive roles like head of Investor Relations, CFO of EMEA and the global power tools group, head of IT, global supply chain, procurement, Six Sigma and finally integrating B&D with Stanley Works in 2010 in Europe. In 2012, he joined Zodiac Pool Solutions, a Carlyle Group portfolio company and one of largest global swimming pool equipment manufacturers, as CFO. During his time at Zodiac, he helped guide the company through a debt amendment, a successful sale to The Rhone Group and a merger with Fluidra to create the largest global pool equipment manufacturer, successfully leading the integration of the two companies.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Economics from Ripon College and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He resides in Park City, Utah and holds US and British citizenship.