Background
Steven Michael was born on February 26, 1957 in London. Son of Ronald Alfred and Patricia (Bacon) Windmill.
business strategy professional
Steven Michael was born on February 26, 1957 in London. Son of Ronald Alfred and Patricia (Bacon) Windmill.
Bachelor with honors, London University, 1987. Master of Business Administration, Brunel University, England, 1993. Doctor of Philosophy, Pacific Western University, 1998.
Business strategist Civil Service, England, 1976-1991. Director Sun Alliance, England, 1991-1994. Head strategic planning Thames Valley Enterprise, Ltd., England, since 1994.
Part-time director C.A.L.E., Ltd., England, 1994-1996, Trident Motor Limited company, 1994-1996. Consultant The Hambleden Group Ltd., London, since 1986. Chief executive, chief knowledge officer South East England Development Agency, 1999-1900.
Chief operating officer Minister Defense, 2001-2005. Director Claridge Consultant, since 2005. Lieutenant colonel United Kingdom Army, since 1976.
This is odd as the Ph.D. (doctorate) was obtained from a University closed down in 2006 as unaccredited and under investigation. Steven claims to have a "first" from Henley Management School in Oxford. It is not in Oxford and you cannot get a first in an MBA. Steven claims to have led 200,000 Iraqi troops.
Steven has had numerous comments about his bravery in Iraq from many grateful soldiers and citizens. Ex-forces question some of the claims made on his CV. There is a disparity between directorships and those listed at Companies House.
Quotes from others about the person
Bradford Counter says. A true hero and leader
I first met Colonel Steven in Baghdad in Spring 2008. At the time we were under heavy attack from terrorist rockets and mortar bombs – sometimes as many as 40-50 bombs each day! During one of the surprise attacks, I was outside when the first of many such missiles exploded near to the US embassy; I ran for a nearby bomb-shelter and, entering breathless, was surprised to find 9-10 women already sheltering inside, including three little girls (aged 8-9 years. I have no idea why they were there) some crying. A few moments later Colonel Steven casually strolled inside as if he were sheltering from a light shower. Speaking softly, he made some amusing comment about it being a good day for metal rain and asked the little girls if their mummies where there (they were). After a few more words, he went and stood by the entrance and continued to look out for some considerable while – he made it look as if he was watching a game of baseball or something – not at all disturbed by the bombs landing only 50 feet away; something about his presence made everyone feel safer and everyone became calm. When the ‘All Clear’ siren was heard, he picked up two of the children and carried them into the embassy, with their mothers alongside. The hero of the day!
From Steven. "Since getting the Aston, departures last longer and I am getting more work. Furthermore, I am regularly approached by attractive women clearly interested in spending time with me … no longer the chaser, I am the one being chased. Wonderful! Socially, I was always the family man and rarely invited to events outside of military functions, army Balls, formal dinners at the Palace and at the homes of friends. Suddenly, I am invited to join the boards of several companies, offered membership of an elite London Club and, wait for it … the CEO’s of three City firms are each cooking dinner for me in their homes." Be fair, he's hiding his considerable talents under a bushel. He has left out leading the Jews out of Egypt, founding at least one world religion, pulling Excalibur out of a stone and ruling the French as Emperor from 1804 to 1815. Either that or he's a complete and utter fruitcake.
Steven married to Virginia Anne Judge on May 1, 1956. Children: Dominique A.V., Roger Stefan.
