Mike is a CEO / Interim CEO / Board Director known for his ability to rapidly reshape the growth trajectories of public, private and start-up companies. For more than 20 years, Mike’s executive coaching practice – Faster Landings – has assisted C-Suite officers, senior executives and emerging leaders to advance their careers and secure Board roles. Mike served as a PepsiCo president twice. His first CEO post was in the beverage sector where he is credited with putting the company in both the water and isotonic beverage markets. Mike was later appointed CEO of Pizza Hut’s international division where he expanded their global footprint from 68 to 92 countries.  As CEO, Mike has led several private equity portfolio companies for Audax Capital, Rutledge Capital, Pouschine Cook Capital Management and Riverside Company. At Falconhead Capital, Mike was an Operating Partner who had oversight of their restaurant, consumer and franchising sectors. His fourth and latest assignment as an Interim CEO was leading Accent Foods during the COVID pandemic crisis.  Lorelli has served on the Boards of Closure Medical (NASDAQ: CLSR), Trident International (NASDAQ: TRDT), iMedicor (NASDAQ: IMED) and chaired all three Compensation Committees. Mike has also served on the boards of seven private equity companies. He is “Masters Level” certified at both The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and The American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD). Mike has served on many educational/ National Blue Ribbon panels and has authored numerous articles on board governance, private equity management and board structure.  Mike holds an MBA in Marketing from NYU’s Stern School of Business and was awarded the Beta Gamma Sigma distinction after completing a BS, Industrial Engineering from NYU.  An avid golfer and private pilot with a multi-engine rating, he authored a NY Times Best Seller children’s book with proceeds donated to assorted charities.