Michael McCathren

Author of the 2022 book, 6Ps of Essential Innovation, Michael McCathren is a strategic innovation expert who has spent more than 30 years leading efforts across operations, supply chain, finance, strategic planning, and marketing. He oversees Enterprise Innovation in the Innovation & New Ventures group at Chick-fil-A where he and his team are responsible for helping the organization transform its ideas into business value. Outside his work with Chick-fil-A, he is an adjunct professor of Innovation Management for the Terry College of Business. He’s deeply devoted to faith and family, and enjoys seeing the world on his motorcycle or camping with his wife, Dena.