HSMAI Region Europe Mentor Programme is live. See what Michael Leven has to say about mentoring and his role in the programme.
A longtime industry leader and a ‘ìhotel icon’ Michael is currently the Volunteer Chief Executive Officer of the Georgia Aquarium. He has an impressive career in hospitality with over 50 years of experience in top positions in hotels. Until 2 years ago Michael has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation where he leveraged his sales and leadership skills to turnaround the largest hotel gaming company in the world. His previous managerial positions also include the President and COO of Holiday Inn Worldwide and the President of Days Inn of America as well as the Vice Chairman of the Marcus Foundation a philanthropic organisation founded by Bernie Marcus co-founder of The Home Depot Inc.
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Michael is a great supporter of HSMAI in the US. He has also been the past international Chair of HSMAI. In the US the HSMAI Leadership Day is named after him in honour of his extraordinary leadership skills and his lifelong commitment to developing the industry. Together with the Las Vegas Sands Corporation Michael made a generous donation totaling at $1.5 million to HSMAI in the US.
Michael is a co-founder of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) which now has over 7000 members. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and a Master of Science from Boston University. Michael Leven has also been and continues to be a mentor for Ingunn Hofseth President & CEO of HSMAI Region Europe.
