Michael J. Lewis
Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Salesforce
Michael Lewis brings 26 years of distinguished service to the intersection of government and technology, having shaped public sector strategies at powerhouse organizations including Siemens, GE Healthcare, GDIT, and Iron Mountain Government Solutions.
Drawing on his tenure as an executive liaison with McKinsey and BCG, Lewis has consistently translated elite private-sector best practices into mission-driven outcomes for the U.S. government. His standout recent achievement has been guiding major aerospace, defense, and government integrators through complex legacy modernization journeys powered by advanced Agentic AI, helping them deepen connections with customers and employees, increase their chances of winning, and secure lasting competitive differentiation.
Why Watch
In 2026, Lewis and his team are laser-focused on scaling Agentforce and agentic workflows across the North American Public Sector to catalyze sweeping digital transformation. By driving adoption of Salesforce Missionforce — a platform that infuses private-sector innovation directly into a dedicated mission execution structure — they are helping government customers seamlessly pivot from cumbersome manual systems to automated, intelligent architectures. This strategic focus empowers public sector partners to unlock massive operational efficiencies and achieve next-generation mission outcomes at scale.
On the operational efficiency front, Lewis is spearheading the deployment of Salesforce Agentforce to intelligently automate up to 85% of routine agency help desk tasks, establishing a new benchmark for public sector performance. This advanced deflection capability dramatically reduces labor costs and accelerates response times — all while adhering to rigorous compliance frameworks. By automating baseline workflows through Missionforce, critical government personnel are freed to concentrate on the high-priority, complex mission requirements that demand human expertise.
“With nearly three decades working with industry leaders, and now Salesforce Missionforce, my mission has centered on delivering private-sector innovation to government platforms to maximize P-Win and operational efficiency,” Lewis said.
“Yet, the true capstone of my career remains the ability to give back — sharing industry best practices to transform businesses via Missionforce, while passionately mentoring our transitioning military veterans and industry colleagues to ensure they secure a strong future.”
Fun fact: Lewis is a passionate music eclectic who chases live performances spanning classic rock, R&B, funk, Southern rock, blues, and pop icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Michael Jackson. When he isn’t tracking down his next live concert or great non-fiction book, or spending time on the golf course, his deepest passion — cultivated over 25 years and informed by his longstanding commitment to AFCEA, MOAA, and Hire Our Heroes USA — is a proprietary mentorship methodology he developed to personally guide transitioning military veterans and industry colleagues through the corporate hiring landscape.
