Vice Admiral (Ret.) Mike LeFever is a Senior Advisor at McChrystal Group, serving as a mentor and advisor working with senior executives across multi-national companies on leadership, strategy, and change management issues. Mike also speaks to leaders and organizations at conferences around the country on leadership and cultural issues.

Mike recently retired from the United States Navy after serving for over 38 years, finishing his military career as the Director of Strategic Operational Planning at the National Counterterrorism Center, within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Previously, he served as the Commander of the Office of Defense Representative in Pakistan, and as the Commander of the Joint Task Force in Pakistan, leading all US Armed Forces in Pakistan between 2008-2011.

Throughout his career, Mike served in Navy and Joint leadership positions at every level. He has led disaster relief and humanitarian efforts, the full spectrum of warfare operations, and counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. Renowned for his effectiveness in cross-cultural and international environments, his leadership was directly responsible for numerous significant achievements that protected and enhanced the national security of the United States.

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Mike has also completed graduate work at the Naval Postgraduate School, the University of North Carolina, and Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Business Services / Consulting, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Start-up Advisor, Navy, Military, International Relations, Culture Leadership,