Michael is a professional emcee and auctioneer.  He has hosted numerous business events such as the Presidents Roundtable on Cancer, at which the US Ambassador to China participated, the AmCham Charity Gala which attracts more than 350 guests every year, the Future Energy and Tech Investment Forum, the International Waste Management Summit, and many others.  He has also been a very successful auctioneer, raising millions of dollars for beneficial purposes, including most recently the Shanghai International American School.