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Mike Heaton

Director

Michael (Mike) Heaton currently serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Markel Group Inc., overseeing the day-to-day operations for Markel Group with an intentional focus on three core priorities: pursuing the best capital allocation opportunities, attracting and supporting top company leaders, and amplifying the cultural values in the Markel Style.

Since joining Markel in 2008 as President & COO of Markel Ventures, Mike has played a key role in expanding the company's portfolio. In 2021, Mike led Markel's transformation into a diversified holding entity, reshaping its vision, structure, and governance. Mike's early career spanned entrepreneurial and operational roles, and he has served on corporate boards such as CapTech, Brahmin, Lansing Building Products, and Costa Farms.

Mike holds a B.A. in Economics from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.