Mike Hayes

Mike Hayes

Keynote Speaker: Managing Director of Insight Partners; Former Director of Defense Policy & Strategy at the National Security Council; Former Navy SEAL & Author of "Never Enough"

Mike Hayes Biography

Mike Hayes is the managing director of Insight Partners, a global software investment firm based in New York with $80B+ in regulatory assets under management and 800+ portfolio companies across every stage of growth. Hayes is passionate about technology as the best way to elevate societies and standards of living and create real meaning and impact.

Hayes was previously the Chief Operating Officer at VMware, responsible for the company's global business operations and SaaS transition. He led the teams responsible for enterprise technology, data, analytics, machine learning, automation, business transformation, M&A integration, procurement, revenue operations, and enterprise security. Hayes helped lead VMware’s successful sale to Broadcom for $69B, one of the largest global technology deals ever.

Hayes is the author of the bestseller "Never Enough," which was published by Macmillan in February 2021. He donates all profits to his 501c3, The 1162 Foundation, which pays off mortgages for Gold Star families.

Prior to joining VMware, Hayes was a senior executive at Cognizant, a 270,000-person IT services firm, Fortune #195, with $16B in revenue. He was a member of the 14-person executive leadership group, had $2B P&L responsibility for the firm’s largest clients in Banking and Financial Services, and led a massive change management program to drive scale and growth for the firm’s largest accounts.

Prior to Cognizant, Hayes was a Chief of Staff to the CEO and Chief Operating Officer at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest and most successful hedge fund with over $160B under management. He joined Bridgewater after serving as a White House Fellow and Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council under the Bush and Obama administrations and a 20-year Navy SEAL career during which he was the Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO.

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Mike Hayes Speaking Topics

Agile Leadership: When to Be a Leader, When to Follow, and Focusing on the Right Decision Rather than Who Makes It

Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning

Corporate Transformation

Mike Hayes Videos

Mike Hayes, VMware | VMworld 2021
Holy Cross Alumni Webinar On Leadership: A Conversation with ...
Leadership Lessons from Former Navy SEAL and Bridgewater Alum ...

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What topics does Mike Hayes speak about?

Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Navy, Military, Government, World Affairs, Authors, Veterans, Inspirational and Motivational.

Where does Mike Hayes travel from?

Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mike Hayes?

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Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brent Gleeson, Ed Hiner and Ty Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Hayes for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Mike Hayes Speaking Topics

  • Agile Leadership: When to Be a Leader, When to Follow, and Focusing on the Right Decision Rather than Who Makes It

  • Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning

  • Corporate Transformation

Mike Hayes Videos

Mike Hayes, VMware | VMworld 2021
Holy Cross Alumni Webinar On Leadership: A Conversation with ...
Leadership Lessons from Former Navy SEAL and Bridgewater Alum ...
SEAL Team Commanding Officer + VMware Chief Digital ...
Mike Hayes Book Signing & Interview | Never Enough - YouTube
  • How do I book Mike Hayes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Hayes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mike Hayes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mike Hayes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mike Hayes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mike Hayes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Hayes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mike Hayes speak about?

    Mike Hayes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Navy, Military, Government, World Affairs, Authors, Veterans, Inspirational and Motivational.
  • Where does Mike Hayes travel from?

    Mike Hayes generally travels from Westport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mike Hayes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Hayes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Hayes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mike Hayes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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