Jim Micali is Senior Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Leadership Management. Micali was the Chairman and President of Michelin North America, Inc. and was named a Senior Fellow with the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership at Furman University. As a Distinguished Senior Fellow in Political Economy and Leadership Management, Micali will serve as a member of the Riley Institute Advisory Council. In addition to working with the Institute to develop programs in political economy, leadership management and public policy, he will present lectures, lead seminars and participate in conferences.