Mike Mullen

Mike Mullen is a retired United States Navy Admiral who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007 to 2011. As top military advisor to both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, Mike is widely respected as an “honest broker” by policymakers, members of Congress and senior military officers. Mike oversaw the end of the combat mission in Iraq and the development of a new military strategy for Afghanistan, while promoting international partnerships, new technologies and new counter-terrorism tactics.

A 1968 graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, Mike sought challenging positions including command at every level to develop his leadership skills during his naval career. He rose to be Chief of Naval Operations prior to assuming duties as Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at General Motors and at Sprint Nextel Corp. He also teaches at the Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs at Princeton University.

Mike earned his BS from the U.S. Naval Academy.