Michael MacLaren is a Project Manager at Roland Berger, specializing in media, technology, and telecommunications sectors with particular expertise in VFX and animation services. With over a decade of experience across consulting and industry roles, Michael brings deep insight into commercial strategy, operational improvement, and transaction advisory services.

At Roland Berger, Michael leads complex due diligence and strategic transformation projects for major players in the VFX and animation industry. His work encompasses market assessment, growth strategy development, and technical evaluation of production pipelines, including emerging AI capabilities. He has successfully delivered multiple commercial and vendor due diligence projects for industry-leading VFX and animation studios, providing critical insights into market opportunities and competitive positioning.

Prior to joining Roland Berger, Michael served as Director at a global business advisory firm and as Senior Commercial Manager in the strategy and incubation division of a major telecommunications company. His experience spans commercial due diligence, growth strategy, operations improvement, and merger integration across the media and technology sectors.

Michael holds an MSc in Finance from Imperial College and a BA in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.