Summary
Michael Harris is a program manager and communications strategist with 18+ years of experience building leadership development, brand strategy, and customer experience programs that drive measurable transformation. Currently leading manager enablement at Apple WW Sales, he blends storytelling, design thinking and data-informed strategy to simplify complex initiatives and scale impact across global teams. He founded and ran creative consultancies (Axle Creative, BrandCoach Co., Considering Pixels) where he developed the Axle Impact Method—a practical framework for strengthening brand communications—and led rebrands, product launches and high-profile events. Known for turning big-picture strategy into cohesive team-led execution, he pairs calm decision-making with a bias for action and continuous improvement. Based in Sydney, he brings a rare mix of retail operations experience, executive coaching and creative leadership that helps organisations translate ideas into effortless user experiences.
18 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Diploma of Digital Media, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Distinction, Diploma of Digital Media, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Distinction at TAFE
Bachelor of Media (Honours), Bachelor of Media (Honours) at Macquarie University
Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication, Distinction, Graduate Diploma in Graphic Communication, Distinction at RMIT University