Michael Barkin serves as President of CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU), a leading biometric identity platform that streamlines secure access at airports, stadiums, and other high-traffic venues. In this role, he oversees commercial strategy, growth initiatives, and partnerships, driving the company's expansion of its CLEAR Plus membership program, which now boasts millions of enrolled users. Barkin's leadership has been instrumental in scaling CLEAR's presence across over 50 U.S. airports and major sports arenas, enhancing frictionless travel and event experiences through advanced facial recognition and iris-scanning technology. Prior to joining CLEAR in 2021 as Chief Commercial Officer, Barkin built a distinguished career in travel, consumer brands, and consulting. At Away, the innovative luggage and travel lifestyle company, he rose to Vice President of Growth, where he spearheaded customer acquisition strategies that fueled rapid revenue growth and international expansion. Earlier, at JetBlue Airways, Barkin held senior roles in marketing and strategy, contributing to award-winning customer experience enhancements and loyalty program innovations during a period of significant airline industry transformation. Barkann's achievements include accelerating CLEAR's revenue growth to over $700 million annually and forging key partnerships with Delta Air Lines, MLB, and the NFL. A Harvard Business School graduate with a BA from Duke University, he is recognized for his expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to disrupt traditional identity verification, positioning CLEAR as a pioneer in the $10 billion secure identity market.