J Michael Coffey
Closing Gaps Between Strategy and Value
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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J. Michael Coffey is a CEO, M&A Strategist and author of GALE Force: Navigating Strategy, Culture, and Value Creation in Modern M&A(Entrepreneur Books, 2026).
Over a thirty-year career leading industrial and manufacturing companies across seven countries, Coffey has been involved in 38 M&A transactions valued in excess of $1 billion — leading or serving as a C-suite principal in over 20 of them. As a member of the executive team that built H-E Parts International into a global multi-country platform, he helped drive the acquisition strategy that culminated in a $240 million exit to Hitachi Construction Machinery.
He subsequently served as CEO of Manitex International (NASDAQ: MNTX), where he led a full operational turnaround — delivering 30% revenue growth and a 400% EBITDA, prior to leading a sale to Tadano Ltd.
He is the founder of Resurgence Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in M&A strategy, post-merger integration, and performance metrics for lower-middle market industrials.
GALE Force, Global Aim, Local Execution - draws on his experience and methodologies such as DRiiVE and PRACTISE
Coffey holds an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of 30 years and two daughters.
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GALE Force: Winning the Culture War
The flagship keynote. Michael shares the G.A.L.E. framework with real case studies and the cultural near-misses that almost derailed each deal.
60-90 Min - PE Conferences, Leadership Summits, M&A Forums
Culture as a Force Multiplier: turning M&A risk into return
Most acquirers treat culture as a soft issue or afterthought. Recent studies reveal, culture is ranked number 6 or 7 prior to close and number one when the deal promises fail to deliver. What if you can qualify it, diligence it and use it to close value gaps.
45-60 MIN - Corporate Boards, Strategy off-site
Global Aim, Local Execution: building companies without borders
For businesses expanding internationally. Michael walks through his decentralized leadership model - empowering local leaders | maintaining strategic coherence.
45-60 MIN - International Business Conference, CEO Forums
DRiiVE Framework: identifying the right teams for PMI
Executing strategy without the right leadership team is dangerous. Discussion or workshop for skills in identifying next gen leaders with right attributes
60 MIN or ½ Day - Post-Merger Teams, Portfolio Companies
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