Michael Switow

Michael Switow is the managing partner of Switow Media LLP, a top-tier editorial consultancy. Michael’s commentary and financial reports have been featured across leading news platforms including the Associated Press, NPR’s Morning Edition, PRI’s The World, Singapore’s Money FM and Hong Kong’s TVB. Michael earned a master’s degree from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. He is also the founder of ONE (Singapore), a charity dedicated to Making Poverty History.

Michael is the co-author of two books:

Taming the Mouse (2018) recounts how a small Hong Kong theme park fought for survival and thrived in the face of competition from Disneyland. Written in collaboration with Tom Mehrmann, it provides ten lessons for how any business can outperform an industry giant.

Activate the Third Space (2022) presents a road map for how every employee, not just those in the C-suites, can take personal responsibility to ensure organizational success. Written with the acclaimed executive coach Bill Cornwell, Activate the Third Space answers the question, “If people are a company’s best resources, why are their voices and ideas unheard?” Part fictional narrative, part intellectual discourse and field guide, Activate the Third Space is a captivating tale that will transform modern organizations.