Michael Canzian
COO / CFO
Michael Canzian joined Stonehaven to lead the firm’s strategic growth initiatives and oversee its day-to-day operations, bringing extensive CEO-level experience guiding companies through every stage of growth and the business life cycle.
Before joining Stonehaven, Michael spent 22 years as Founder and Managing Principal of Capital Mobility Ventures, LLC (CMV), a boutique corporate turnaround, consulting, and private equity firm. CMV worked with client companies ranging from startups to large multinationals across a wide range of industries, both domestically and internationally. Beyond providing CEO, COO and CFO level management for these companies, CMV frequently led or supported private equity and debt capital raises and recapitalizations; when CMV made a direct investment, the client became a CMV portfolio company until a successful exit or other agreed outcome was reached. Over the course of his tenure, Michael and CMV managed or advised client and portfolio companies with combined revenues exceeding $3 billion and $550 million in operating profit, raised more than $100 million in equity and debt financing, and delivered multiple successful liquidity events and exits.
Michael’s direct executive leadership spans a broad range of industries, including aerospace, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotech, financial services, software as a service, and technology.
Michael holds an MBA from Georgetown University, with a focus on international business, and a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. He is a commercial pilot, speaks multiple languages, and serves on several boards.
