Mike Smith

Mike Smith is senior vice president and chief human resources officer, leading the company’s strategies to support our talented team. Over the past 15 years, he has led key components of the Navient human resources team, including employee compensation and benefits, HR analytics and systems, and the implementation of inclusion, diversity, and equity strategies.

Mike brings an extensive background and thought leadership in HR practices, with experience at several companies including Freddie Mac and Capital One and on several industry boards such as the client advisory board for Fidelity Investments.

He holds a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, a certification in data analytics from the University of Delaware, and a certification in inclusion and diversity leadership from Cornell University. Mike is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics.

Mike is a board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and chairs the board’s HR committee.