Michael is an explorer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience driving change in education, technology, and environmental conservation. In 2013, he founded the Hong Kong Chapter of The Explorers Club, expanding its mission across Asia. His approach to exploration emphasizes collaboration over conquest, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork that leads to meaningful scientific outcomes. His passion for discovery spans land and sea, with expeditions that reflect his deep connection to the natural world.
A Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club, Michael has been honored with the Club’s Citation of Merit for his work with the Roy Chapman Andrews Centennial Expedition Team. His team used NASA technology in the Gobi Desert to make significant paleontological advancements. Today, he leads Voiijer, the first integrated exploration and storytelling platform, reconnecting humanity with nature and transforming stories into data for future discoveries.