This past Sunday (February 5) Michael Bent passed away in Makati Philippines. He went peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.

It’s always sad when we lose one of our own and if you had met Michael, then you know what a loss it is to the industry.  I didn’t work with Michael but whenever our paths would cross, I’d leave with a smile.

We thought it was best to let the people who knew him well to share their experiences with the jovial Irishman.

Tony Anthony, Director of HR for Tyche LTD – “Michael had a quality that was hard to find in a leader. His unique ability to connect with people at any level was his secret sauce.  He was able to bring people together because they wanted to be a part of what he was doing. His enthusiasm and passion was contagious. He also treated everyone with dignity and respect. It didn’t matter if it was another executive or someone doing maintenance, they were all part of the team. He instinctively knew how to bring out the best in people. He was a man who displayed the highest levels of ethics and genuine integrity.”  An incredible loss for all who had the privilege of working with him.