For over 20 years we at MitchelLake have worked with game changers, innovators and leaders who have been on extraordinary journeys from diverse and sometimes challenging backgrounds. These are their thoughtful and honest stories that focus on ignoring convention to create their own pathways and achieving their dreams and goals. Join hosts managing partner Jon Tanner, partner Michael Datta and advisor Patrick Blute, as we explore Talent Without Limits.

With a 19 year career as a professional cricketer, Michael has represented his home state of Queensland and his beloved country Australia on many occasions.

As Michael’s cricketing career was coming to an end, he wanted to focus and progress into the world of business. When Michael left cricket, he completed his MBA at the University of Queensland. He then immediately launched his company Venture India, a consulting company that assisted and advised Australian and Indian companies scaling between Australia and India.

Michael spent five years on the Board of the Australian Indian Council. He was also appointed as a Director on the Board of Australian Cricket. Michael held this position for eight and a half years, where he was highly active in all forms of governance and leadership. In 2016, Michael served as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Cricket.

Michael combined his experiences as an athlete, director, and administrator as of one of Australia’s largest sports; being able to bring a unique perspective to all the challenges of both sporting and non sporting organisations.