Background
Leven, Michael Alan was born on November 13, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Sara (Goldberg) Leven.
hotel and gaming company executive
Leven, Michael Alan was born on November 13, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Sara (Goldberg) Leven.
Bachelor, Tufts University, 1959. Master of Science, Boston University, 1961. Doctor in Business Administration (honorary), Johnson & Wales University.
Doctor in Commercial Science (honorary), College Hospitality & Tourism Management, Niagra University, 2001.
Vice-president marketing Sonesta Hotels, 1972-1973. Vice president operations Dunfey Hotels, Hampton, New Hampshire, 1973-1976. Senior vice president marketing Americana Hotels, Chicago, 1976-1980, executive vice president, 1980-1984, president, 1984-1985, Days Inns of America, Atlanta, 1985—1990.
President, chief operating officer Holiday Inn Worldwide, 1990—1995. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer United States Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), 1995—2008; president, chief operating officer Las Vegas Sands Corp, since 2009.
Board directors Las Vegas Sands Corporation, since 2004.
President New Trier Hockey Club, Winnetka, Illinois, 1983-1985. Board directors Stamford Little League, Connecticut, 1976-1980. Board trustees Hersha Hospitality Trust, since 2001, The Chief Executive Leadership Institute, Marcus Foundation, since 2001, vice chairman, since 2006.
Co-founder Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), 1989. Member Hotel Sales Management Association International (Albert E. Koehl award 1981, Marketing Executive Year award 1982, international president 1976,).
Married Andrea Elaine Aronson, May 29, 1961. Children: Jonathan, Adam, Robert.