Mike Mcconnell

Left Enron on December 6, 2001, sending a farewell email stating it was his last day and asking to be removed from all boards [1]

Promoted to a new leadership role at Enron in mid-2000, returning to the energy business after a year in technology and the "new economy" [2]

Close working partnership with Jeff Shankman; frequently co-signed policy, expense, and hiring communications as "Mike and Jeff" [3][4][5]

Defended Enron's credit rating in October 2001, communicating to counterparties that Moody's watch was routine and there was no liquidity or credit issue [6]

Led EGM strategic business reviews in Q3-Q4 2001, analyzing cash flow, balance sheet constraints, and business viability during Enron's financial crisis [7][8][9]

Actively involved in hiring and retention, including recruiting Jeff Huff as VP Commercial Support [3][10] and discussing key-employee option grants with Greg Whalley and Ken Lay [11]

Enforced strict expense-control policies at EGM, including banning car service charges outside airport-hotel transfers, applying the rule to himself and Jeff Shankman [4][5]

Senior leader within Enron Global Markets (EGM), co-leading with Jeff Shankman; involved in EGM strategic reviews, cash flow analysis, and restructuring during late 2001 [7][8][12]

Quoted in ComputerWorld magazine (November 2000) discussing Enron's potential expansion into soft commodities, meats, and grains trading [13]

Involved in a Venezuela energy project that cost $15 million over several years; considered meeting with President Chavez in October 2001 [14]

Presented to Enron's Board of Directors in August 2001 on EGM business performance [15]

Managed EGM's office relocation to a new building in mid-2001, coordinating space allocation and floor plan logistics [16]