Michael Murray

As Director of M&A Advisory, Michael helps clients execute M&A, corporate development, and strategic finance initiatives, from building the investment case through diligence, close, and value realization. He brings 15 years of experience in corporate development and strategic finance with technology and software companies.

Prior to joining Embarc Advisors, Michael built out the corporate development function and led FP&A at a PE-backed SaaS platform, supporting its successful 2025 exit. Before that, he spent seven years at CDK Global (formerly NASDAQ: CDK), rising from analyst to Director of Corporate Development, where he executed 14 transactions across acquisitions, investments, and divestitures, from origination through post-close integration. Michael began his career on the Valuation team in PwC’s Transaction Services practice, performing purchase price allocations and goodwill impairment testing.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting (double major) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he captained the men’s track and field team.

Michael lives in San Diego, CA with his wife and two young daughters. When he’s not chasing after his girls, he enjoys running the beaches and trails around town.