Michael Ian Burke is a British businessperson who has been at the head of 9 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Studio Retail Group Plc, Chairman of Vet Partners Holding Ltd. and Non-Executive Chairman of Pets At Home Group Plc. Mr. Burke is also on the board of Birmingham City University.

In his past career he was Managing Director at Gala Clubs Ltd, Non-Executive Chairman for Rank Group Plc, Chief Executive Officer at GLH Hotels Ltd., Managing Director at Holiday Inns (England) Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Active Health Clubs Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer for HCHP (Holdings) Ltd.

He received an undergraduate degree from Imperial College London and a graduate degree from London Business School.