# Mike Simonds

> Mike Simonds is president, CEO and a director of TriNet, which he joined in February 2024 after serving as Unum Group’s chief operating officer. A Bowdoin and Harvard Business School graduate based in Portland, Maine, he has spoken about leadership opportunities, learning from startups and using AI to help new employees contribute.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at TriNet
- **Organizations:** TriNet, Unum Group, Unum US, McKinsey & Company
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Anthropology, Bowdoin College, Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** Led Unum US, the largest business unit of Unum Group., As Unum Group COO, oversaw active businesses serving nearly 40 million workers and their families globally., Appointed TriNet president, CEO and director following its board’s executive search.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Began his career at Unum, subsequently working in finance, marketing and sales.
- **2002-2003** — Worked at McKinsey & Company after pursuing an MBA.
- **2003** — Returned to Unum, according to its 2020 appointment announcement.
- **2013-07** — Became President and CEO of Unum US.
- **2020-02** — Became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Unum Group.
- **2024-02** — Became President, CEO and a board member of TriNet, effective February 16.

## Achievements

- Led Unum US, the largest business unit of Unum Group.
- As Unum Group COO, oversaw active businesses serving nearly 40 million workers and their families globally.
- Appointed TriNet president, CEO and director following its board’s executive search.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — TriNet announced phased platform enhancements for recruiting, leave administration, business spending and AI capabilities on October 13.
- **2026-08** — Spoke at the opening of TriNet’s Dunwoody office on August 18; the project committed to 750 jobs by the end of the decade.
- **2026-07** — Discussed AI, leadership and entry-level hiring on The Great Retention podcast, published July 6.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mqsimonds

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