Michael Leven

Michael Alan Leven is the founder of The Asian American Hotel Owners Association, Inc. (1989) and U.S.
Franchise Systems, Inc. (1995).
At U.S.
Franchise Systems, Inc., he held the titles of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2006.
Currently, Mr. Leven holds director positions at the Chamber of Commerce of The United States of America, American Gaming Association, Birthright Israel Foundation, Alpha Epsilon PI Fraternity, Inc., The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, and is a trustee at the Chief Executive Leadership Institute.
Mr. Leven's former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Georgia Aquarium, Inc. (2008-2009), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Georgia Aquarium, Inc. (2015-2019), Vice Chairman at Marcus Foundation (2006-2008), Director at Las Vegas Sands Corp.
(2014-2016), President & Chief Operating Officer at Las Vegas Sands LLC (2009-2014), President at Americana Hotels & Realty Corp., and President at Days Inn of America Corp.
(1985-1990).
Mr. Leven's education includes a graduate degree from Boston University and an undergraduate degree from Tufts University.