Marty Strong

Marty Strong is a combat-decorated, retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, corporate CEO, and prolific author recognized for applying elite military strategies to business leadership. Over a 20-year military career, he transitioned from an enlisted member to an officer, serving as a tactical expert in diverse environments—including arctic and jungle warfare—and a certified mini-submarine pilot. After his retirement in 1996, he spent nearly eight years as a portfolio manager at UBS Financial Services before moving into senior corporate leadership. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Warrior’s Haven USA, a non-profit vocational training foundation for veterans, and was previously the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for the healthcare group Legacy Care.

In addition to his corporate work, Strong is a bestselling author of over a dozen books, including three Amazon bestsellers in the business leadership category: Be Nimble, Be Visionary, and Be Different. He has also written ten novels, such as the Time Warrior Sagas and the SEAL Strike series, often leveraging his profits to support veteran-focused charities. A frequent guest expert on national television and hundreds of radio programs, he often speaks on resilience and creative leadership, drawing from personal challenges such as beating cancer twice. His educational background includes a BBA in Business Administration and an MA in Management from National University, as well as a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.