Mike Hayes

Bio

Professional summary

Mike Hayes is a Managing Director at Insight Partners, where he works with growth and late-stage software companies to accelerate value creation. He was previously Chief Operating Officer at VMware, responsible for global business operations and the company's SaaS transition, and earlier served as a Navy SEAL commander and White House Fellow. He is also a board member of Alight and author of Never Enough and Mission-Driven.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

AsylonAlight

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

Insight PartnersManaging DirectorPresent
VMwareChief Operating Officer
Cognizant TechnologiesSenior Vice President and Head of Strategic Operations
Bridgewater AssociatesChief of Staff
U.S. Navy SEALsNavy SEAL Commander

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