Michael Johnson

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Michael Johnson serves as Managing Director at Hyde Park Capital.

Industry Focus

Michael has advised clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including Technology & Software, Healthcare, Business Services, Industrials, Consumer & Retail, and Financial Services.

Background & Experience

Michael Johnson previously co-founded CAVU Capital to advise mid-market companies and investors through various transactions such as M&A, private placements of debt and equity as well as advisory assignments. Michael is passionate about partnering with existing ownership looking toward a sale, capital raise and/or expansion. During his career, he has held strategic roles within large multinational companies acquiring businesses and making strategic investments. He has also enjoyed roles as CFO, board member and owner of mid-sized companies, and as a Managing Director at previous investment banks. The breadth and diversity of these experiences provide his clients with tremendous value, pairing strategy, investment banking, and finance/accounting expertise to his work in M&A. Michael has executed a variety of strategic initiatives and transaction types including M&A, organic growth strategies, internal process improvement, joint ventures and capital raises. As a proven problem solver, Michael has driven value through collaboration, hard work and finding unique solutions in ambiguous situations.

Education

Michael earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois. He holds FINRA Series 6, 63, and 79 securities licenses.

Community Service

Michael is actively involved in his profession and his community, serving on boards and committees of his church and several non-profit organizations. Many of which focus on improving the lives of children in foster care, a cause for which he and his wife both share a passion. Michael currently serves on the board of A Kid’s Place and ImageTech Systems. He is also actively involved in several key roles with the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) and the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG) and works to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Florida and beyond.

Awards & Recognition

Michael has has built a reputation as a leading dealmaker in the middle-market M&A community. He has served as lead banker on several transactions that earned “Deal of the Year” awards from industry groups and trade publications. Michael is also a frequent speaker at conferences and events, including ACG, XPX, and other M&A-focused gatherings. Michael was a featured panelist at the 2025 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference in Nashville, where he shared insights on the evolving landscape of middle-market dealmaking.

Interests & Hobbies

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, cheering on his children’s sports teams, and the occasional round of golf or pickleball match. He also enjoys outdoor activities. Whether it’s hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, or exploring new places, he is always finding opportunities to stay active.