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July 23, 2025
Michael
Lyon
I’m a commercial and business development leader with a focus on fast growing technology and media businesses. I have a broad commercial skillset with experience in business development and partnerships, strategy and legal roles.
New South Wales
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I’ve spent the last 10 years in business development roles in the media and tech space, most recently leading BD for Apple’s media products across Australia and SEA. Prior to this I managed strategy and BD as an early hire for Australian video service Stan during a critical growth phase, having started out as an M&A lawyer. I’ve recently finished up at Apple and am now seeking a commercial leadership role with a high-growth scaleup. I thrive in fast-moving environments where I can take ownership of strategic initiatives, whether that's strategic partnership development, optimizing GTM processes, or leading cross-functional teams. My goal is to partner with founders and leadership teams who value both aggressive growth targets and the operational discipline needed to achieve them.
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I’ve spent the last 10 years in business development roles in the media and tech space, most recently leading BD for Apple’s media products across Australia and SEA. Prior to this I managed strategy and BD as an early hire for Australian video service Stan during a critical growth phase, having started out as an M&A lawyer. I’ve recently finished up at Apple and am now seeking a commercial leadership role with a high-growth scaleup. I thrive in fast-moving environments where I can take ownership of strategic initiatives, whether that's strategic partnership development, optimizing GTM processes, or leading cross-functional teams. My goal is to partner with founders and leadership teams who value both aggressive growth targets and the operational discipline needed to achieve them.
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Contact Information
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0431086121
Email
mick.lyon@gmail.com
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Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Sales
Secondary Expertise
Strategy
Seniority Level
10 - 15 years
Key Skill
Effective presentation,Growth,Negotiating,Product development,Sales,Strategic planning
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