Michael Bitar is a Partner at Protis Global, where he advises leading consumer goods organizations on executive talent strategy. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he has partnered with hundreds of companies to build leadership teams from Director through C-suite across founder-led, private equity-backed, and public businesses.
Michael’s consultative approach—rooted in analytical rigor, business alignment, and cultural fit—has earned him recognition as one of the top-performing executive recruiters in the MRINetwork system, including 15 consecutive years of top performer honors, the distinction of Top Producer of the Decade, and over $30 million in career billings.
Prior to executive search, Michael held roles at Ernst & Young, Nabisco, and Bic, where he developed the financial and operational foundation that distinguishes his approach today.
An active contributor to the recruiting community, Michael mentors emerging search consultants. He is a father of three sons and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hillsdale College in Michigan.