Michael Markese is a seasoned professional in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, strategy, and business operations, currently serving in the Mergers & Acquisitions division at Creative Artists Agency since September 2022. Prior to this role, Michael held strategic positions at WarnerMedia from January 2021 to September 2022 and at Fullscreen from July 2016 to December 2020, focusing on business operations and strategy. Michael's early career includes experience as a Private Equity Associate at GIC and an Investment Banking Analyst at Moelis & Company. Additionally, Michael started at Moelis & Company as a Summer Analyst and gained research experience as a Research Assistant at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Institute for Policy Research. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Social Policy from Northwestern University.