Bio
Governor Linda Lingle is an experienced leader who has proved under fire that she can articulate a clear vision of where she wants to take an organization, how to get there, and convince others to join her. Whether being elected the youngest Mayor of Maui at age 37, the first Republican Governor of Hawaii in 40 years, or winning reelection with the largest margin of victory in state history, Governor Lingle has shown she can beat the odds.
As a current member of the United States Energy Security Council, Governor Lingle has a fresh approach to solving America's oil predicament. As a former two-term Mayor of Maui and two-term Governor of Hawaii, she has served as an effective leader who has vast experience on many critical issues. She delivers inspiring "nuts-and-bolts" strategies about energy, the economy, education, women & politics, overcoming adversity, and immigration. She will leave your audience wondering why they haven't heard more about Governor Lingle before now.