Michael Braide

Strategy lead responsible for shaping pricing strategy, packaging, and commercial models to drive growth and customer value across LinkedIn Sales Solutions ($1.5B+ BU). Led initiatives that enabled a 15% price increase, identified and closed $30M+ in annual revenue leakage, and optimized pricing volume curves.

Insights lead focused on optimizing customer value and driving revenue strategy within LinkedIn's large enterprise accounts. Developed a novel analytics tool that 10x customers' conversion rates and delivered financial and strategic insights for Quarterly Business Reviews and enterprise renewals.

Augmented European growth strategy to double revenue in 12 months by identifying and mitigating finance and process risks.

Identified profit improvement opportunities and outlined initiatives that could increase profit (Net Income before Tax) by 1%.

Led the 0-to-1 strategy, go-to-market launch, and commercial partnership for a marketplace payment solution enabling airline loyalty points as a payment method. Piloted the initiative with United Airlines, unlocking a new revenue stream projected to generate 15% ($40M) in first-year partner revenue.

Developed market penetration strategies and profitability optimization tools for clients including Diageo, Universal Music Group, and Ford Motor Co. Led teams in identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and profitability.

Senior Consultant role at Deloitte Consulting, LLP.

Consultant role at Proxima, a part of Bain & Company.

Supply chain specialist role at BP Exploration Company.

Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Bachelor of Science (BS Honors) in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.