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Gov. Mike Leavitt

Founder & Chairman of Leavitt Partners, Former Governor of Utah

Founder & Chairman of Leavitt Partners, Former Governor of Utah

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Gov. Mike Leavitt Biography

Mike Leavitt is the founder of Leavitt Partners where he helps clients navigate the future as they transition to new and better models of care. In previous roles, Mike served in the Cabinet of President George W. Bush (as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Secretary of Health and Human Services) and as a three-time elected governor of Utah.

Mike grew up in Cedar City, Utah, where his upbringing was rooted in the values of the American West, with its emphasis on hard work and common sense. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business while working in the insurance industry. In 1984, he became chief executive of The Leavitt Group, a family business that is now the nation’s second largest, privately held insurance brokerage.

In 1993, Mike was elected governor of Utah. He served three terms (1993-2003). In 2003, he joined the Cabinet of President George W. Bush, serving in two positions: first as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2003-2005) and then as secretary of Health and Human Services (2005-2009). At HHS, he administered a $750 billion budget — nearly 25 percent of the entire federal budget — and 67,000 employees.

He led the implementation of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program. The task required the design, systematization, and implementation of a plan to provide 43 million seniors with a new prescription drug benefit. By the end of the first year, enrollments exceeded projections, prices were lower than projected, and seniors expressed high levels of satisfaction.

Mike’s strategic ability can be seen in his redesign of the nation’s system of quality and safety standards for imported goods. In the spring of 2006, President Bush assigned him to lead a government-wide response. Within months, he commended a major strategic shift in U.S. policy on import regulation and trade.

A pattern of innovation runs throughout Mike’s career. When he was elected governor, Utah’s major freeway system was dangerously inadequate. Taking what some thought was a significant political and financial risk, Mike instigated a design-build system, creating cost and quality incentives between the state and its contractors. The project was finished in half the originally projected time and well under budget.

Mike is, at heart, an entrepreneur. As governor, he organized a group of his colleagues to form Western Governors University. At WGU, degrees are earned based on competency rather than credit hours. WGU now has more than 90,000 students who reside in each of the 50 states and several foreign countries. Enrollment is growing at 35 percent a year. In November 2008, TIME magazine named WGU “the best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of.”

Collaborator is a word that comes up repeatedly when one examines Mike’s background. His skill led his colleague governors to elect him as chairman of the National Governors Association, the Republican Governors Association and Western Governors’ Association. His book—Finding Allies, Building Alliances—was released in September 2013 by Jossey-Bass Publishers and chronicles his expertise and passion for collaboration.

Mike is a seasoned diplomat, leading U.S. delegations to more than 50 countries. He has conducted negotiations on matters related to health, the environment, and trade. At the conclusion of his service, the Chinese government awarded him the China Public Health Award – the first time this award has ever been given to a foreign government official.

He and his wife Jacalyn S. Leavitt lead a full life with five children and 15 grandchildren. Mike is an avid golfer. He got his first hole in one on his 60th birthday.

Gov. Mike Leavitt Videos

  • Mike Leavitt on how the federal government is handling COVID-19
    Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous and Brian Sozzi speak with Former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt about the government’s response to the...
  • Coronavirus Q&A: Former Utah Governor and HHS Secretary Mike ...
    Governor Mike Leavitt from Leavitt Partners joins JAMA Editor Howard Bauchner in this live Q&A. • Free CME for watching JAMA Livestreams is ...
  • RootsTech 2016 | Mike Leavitt - YouTube
    At RootsTech 2016, former Utah governor, Mike Leavitt, takes a moment to allow the audience to choose the stories they want to hear. Leavitt ...

Gov. Mike Leavitt Books

  • Finding Allies, Building Alliances: 8 Elements that Bring--and Keep--People Together
    Finding Allies, Building Alliances: 8 Elements that Bring--and Keep--People Together

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Gov. Mike Leavitt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Gov. Mike Leavitt for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Gov. Mike Leavitt generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, John Holdren, Jason Schenker, Tom Steyer and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gov. Mike Leavitt for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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