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School of Business & Liberal Arts Speaker Series: Mike Mears
Mike retired as Chief of HR (Human Capital) of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), where he founded and headed the CIA Leadership Academy. He trains and consults on advanced leadership and management approaches for government and private sector organizations. Before his tenure at the CIA, Mike was senior vice president at GE Investments. His role involved managing private equity funds, leading turnarounds, and serving as a Six Sigma Black Belt. He also launched multiple small business start-ups and was president of a fast-food company. In the military, Mike served as commander of a nuclear missile site and a general’s aide and was decorated for valor as a U.S. Army combat platoon leader.