Mike Saxton
Board Chair @Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Board Chair @Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Kansas City, MO, US
I guide an exclusive community of high-performing Kansas City-area CEOs and business leaders who are committed to excellence. Through our structured methodology, members achieve greater success while building meaningful legacies and community impact.What members gain- A supportive, confidential forum to work \"on\" their business rather than just \"in\" it- Access to decades of collective leadership wisdom from peers who have no agenda except mutual success- Exposure to world-class speakers and cutting-edge business resources- Clarity on their most important priorities and accountability for execution- The \"network of networks\"- a community of > executives globally on that journey together.The power of our approach comes from combining monthly peer advisory sessions, one-to-one executive coaching, and expert workshops into a comprehensive leadership development system.Members consistently report expanded perspectives, improved decision-making, and accelerated business growth. Many cite our work together as transformational for both their businesses and personal fulfillment.If you\'re ready to elevate your leadership and results through structured peer collaboration, I welcome a c••••••••@vistagechair.com | 81••••••69 | vistage.com/chairs/michael.saxton
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Viterbi School of Enginnering, Engineering - Industrial & Systems
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE SAXTON
A Navy officer and nuclear engineer turned entrepreneur, I\'ve started, led, and built companies across telecom, technology, manufacturing & distribution, and professional services. Driven to leave the world better, I help CEOs and other top decision-makers become more confident, fulfilled, and successful business and community leaders. As a Vistage Chair I lead an exclusive peer advisory group, offering personalized 1-1 coaching, access to Vistage’s global network of members, top educators, cutting-edge research, and more helping businesses grow at multiples the rate of non-member firms.Here’s a glimpse into my professional journey- US Navy: As a decorated officer, ship driver, and certified nuclear power engineer, I served on multiple warships, each the newest and most capable in its class- Telecom: Climbed the ranks across front and back end functions achieving multiple company-wide sales firsts e.g. design, build, management of fully hosted IT and Network infrastructure for PE backed BPO (India)- Entrepreneur: Founded multiple businesses, each with unique challenges and successes including a business brokerage, strategic consultancy, and receivables financing business- Orange EV: Built the first successful maker of heavy duty electric trucks from prototype stage to global leader- SRECTrade: Revitalized flagging B2B business, expanded offering, and grew to industry leader this business managing and monetizing carbon-credit-generating assets. In 2021 this and the legacy B2C division were sold in a strategic rollup. Post sale we integrated the business while maintaining rapid growth- Consultant, mentor & coach: Now helping other leaders build and sustain successful businesses.My career spans disciplined military service, corporate leadership, entrepreneurial ventures, and civic engagement. The more experience I gain, the more I realize how many invested in my journey. Thanks for being part of it.If you\'re ready to elevate your business, let\'s connect and explore how we can achieve that together.
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