Mike Pompeo Speaker Biography

70th Secretary of State (2018-2021), Former Director of CIA (2017-2018)

Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th Secretary of State of the United States, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and was elected to four terms in Congress representing the Fourth District of Kansas. Mike graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served as a cavalry officer in the U.S. Army, leading troops patrolling the Iron Curtain. Mike left the military in 1991 and then graduated from Harvard Law School, having served as an editor of the Harvard Law Review. Up next was almost a decade leading two manufacturing businesses in South Central Kansas – first in the aerospace industry and then making energy drilling and production equipment.

Career

In 2010, Mike watched government grow too big and decided to run for Congress. He won and was re-elected three more times to represent South Central Kansas – the heartland of America. Becoming America’s most senior spy, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, was Mike’s next chance to champion American values. President Donald Trump saw that good work and decided to make Mike America’s 70th Secretary of State. As our nation’s most senior diplomat in the Trump Administration and President Trump’s chief negotiator, Mike helped to craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation’s founding ideals that put America First. America became a massive energy exporter and a force for good in the Middle East with real peace cemented in the Abraham Accords. Mike placed special emphasis on renewing alliances with key allies, including India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. He also led a return to America’s founding principles and a focus on every human life being worthy and the protection of the unborn. The largest human rights gatherings ever held at the State Department occurred under his leadership.

Book

Mike’s book, Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, includes stories from his heart detailing his time as Secretary of State and CIA Director and was named a New York Times bestseller.

Married to Susan, Mike and his wife have one son, Nick. Mike and Susan were thrilled to see their family grow to include a daughter-in-law when Nick married his wife, Rachael, in 2022! The Pompeos dedicated many volunteer hours to their home church — including teaching 5th grade Sunday School and Mike’s time as a church Deacon. Mike and Susan’s two retrievers, Sherman and Mercer, each named after important American generals, are patriots too!

Mike Pompeo Speaking Topics

Navigating Geopolitics

Pompeo draws on his experience as Secretary of State to provide an expert analysis of current geopolitical trends and their implications for international business. In this keynote, Secretary Pompeo will offer audiences strategic insights into how global events may impact them and how to navigate these challenges successfully.

The Future of International Trade and Security: Preparing for Tomorrow

Focusing on the interplay between international trade policies, global security concerns, and economic trends, Secretary Pompeo provides foresight to prepare businesses for the future. This keynote is essential for companies seeking to understand how shifts in international relations may affect global markets and supply chains and how to strategically position themselves for growth and security.

Leadership on the World Stage: Lessons from Public and Private Sectors

In this presentation, Pompeo shares leadership principles that transcend sectors, illustrating how the lessons learned in the corridors of power can be applied to corporate leadership for effective decision-making, team building, and strategic planning in a global context.

Global Diplomacy for Business Success

Mike Pompeo distills the essence of effective diplomacy into key strategies for building international alliances, emphasizing their importance for global business stability and growth. Drawing from his high-level experience, he offers insights on leveraging diplomatic principles to navigate and thrive in international markets, demonstrating how strategic partnerships can drive success in an interconnected world.

A Conversation with Mike Pompeo

In this moderated discussion, Mike Pompeo discusses current global headlines and the geopolitical outlook, with a focus on the issues most impactful for the audience.