Admiral Michael S. Rogers (U.S. Navy, Retired)
2025 George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership Recipient
Admiral Michael S. Rogers served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 37 years, ending his service as a four-star admiral. He retired from the Navy in 2018 after a four-plus year tour as both Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency – creating a new combatant command and leading the largest intelligence organization in the free world.
In those roles, Rogers worked with the senior-most leadership of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence community, as well as their international counterparts, in the conduct of cyber and intelligence activity across the globe. He also assisted in the development of national and international policy with respect to cyber, intelligence, privacy and technology – including extensive work with corporate leadership in the finance, IT, telecommunications and technology sectors. He previously served as Commander, U.S Tenth Fleet/Fleet Cyber Command, and Director of Intelligence for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Indo-Pacific Command.
Rogers now serves as a member of the Board of Directors or Advisory Board to multiple companies in the private sector. He also works in the consulting and venture capital arenas across the globe, while also speaking internationally to various business and academic groups in the areas of cyber security, geopolitics, technology, leadership and crisis response. Rogers regularly appears in major media outlets across the globe to provide his expertise on these same issues.
Rogers is a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and works with DoD in the mentoring and professional development of its General and Flag officers. He is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Masters in National Security (East Asia). Rogers is a distinguished graduate of the National War College and a graduate of highest distinction from the Naval War College. He is also an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow and a Harvard Senior Executive in National Security alum.