Currently, Gavin Michael occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer of Bakkt Opco Holdings LLC and President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Bakkt Holdings, Inc.

In his past career Dr. Michael was Head-Strategy & Architecture at National Australia Bank Ltd., Information Technology Director-Retail Banking at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Chief Executive Officer of VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings, Managing Director-Research & Development at Accenture Ltd. and Chief Technology Innovation Officer at Accenture LLP.

He received a doctorate from Australian National University and an undergraduate degree from The University of Western Australia.