Michael Ragazzo

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Director Finance at ProPharma

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Michael Ragazzo is a finance executive with extensive experience leading operations finance teams at companies like LabConnect, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and PPD. He specializes in implementing new processes and ERP systems to drive profitability and enhance workplace culture. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

While at PPD, he received the CEO Global Award of Excellence for his significant contributions to a company-wide software implementation project.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Enthusiastic

Big Picture Person

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Operational Finance
He has a consistent track record of leading and overseeing OpsFinance teams at multiple organizations, including LabConnect and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Process Improvement
His career highlights his focus on implementing new processes and feedback loops that have led to significant jumps in profitability and efficiency.
ERP Implementation
Served as the business lead for a new ERP implementation at PPD and won a CEO award for his contributions to a major software rollout.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Executive Director Finance at ProPharma
2-2025 - 4-2025
Executive Director Finance at LabConnect
4-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Director Finance at LabConnect
9-2021 - 4-2023
Director Opsfinance at Thermo Fisher Scientific
4-2020 - 9-2021
Associate Director of Finance at PPD

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of North Carolina Wilmington
2008 - 2009
Master's degree from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Michael

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