October 20TH 2020 (OTTAWA, ON)
Summa Strategies Canada – one of the country’s leading public affairs firms – is pleased to announce the addition of L-Gen (Ret’d) Michael Day to their growing team. L-Gen Day will support the firm’s defence, procurement and security practice as a Senior Associate, bringing unparalleled knowledge and awareness of Canada’s defence landscape to the firm.
“Summa has a proud history of working with the world’s leading defence companies, supporting successful procurements and navigating an increasingly complex operating environment,” said Summa’s Vice-Chair, Tim Powers. “Mike adds depth to our already impressive team of consultants who are tapped into the government’s thinking on defence and security issues. He will no doubt provide significant value to our clients.”
L-Gen Day has commanded at every level and rank in a variety of units and deployments around the world. The majority of his field and command time has been as an Operator within Canada’s Counter Terrorist and Special Forces unit, commanding both Joint Task Force Two (JTF 2), and Canada’s Special Operations Forces Command. Mike also served in a number of Senior Staff appointments including the Canadian Armed Forces as a senior Military Officer in the Defence Policy Group and the Chief Strategic Planner for the future of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Following his time with the military, Mike has supported a number of private sector boards and serves as the president for his regimental charity. He will be a familiar face to many in the defence community, serving as a frequent moderator and host of sessions offered by the country’s leading defence associations.
“Understanding all pillars of defence decision-making – from political to civil service to military – is key for procurement success,” said Day. “I’m thrilled to bring my experience and knowledge to the thoughtful minds at Summa, who have a track record of delivering for their clients and a current, contemporary knowledge of how decisions are made.”
Day joins Kate Harrison, Alex Maheu and Elliot Hughes who lead the Defence Procurement Practice at Summa Strategies. Combined, the team brings together multi-partisan strategists who have served as trusted advisors to prime ministers and cabinet ministers overseeing defence files, as well as senior leaders in the Canadian Armed Forces.
For more information or media enquiries please contact:
Kate Harrison, Vice President (Summa Strategies)
613-314-9287
kharrison@summa.ca
