Corbin, Michael H., 1960-

<p>Former U.S. Ambassador Michael H. Corbin is CEO of Corbin Crossroads Consulting, based in the U.A.E to advise on business development, strategy and partnerships in the region. During his diplomatic career, Ambassador Corbin was known for maximizing U.S. business opportunities and U.S. exports. He developed broad political and economic experience of the Arab World from his service in some of its most challenging postings. He completed his service as Ambassador to the U.A.E. in 2014 and since then provides targeted advice supporting business development opportunities across a wide range of sectors.</p>

<p>During his career, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, as Minister-Counselor in Iraq 2008-2009, as Chargé d’Affaires in Syria 2006-2008, Minister Counselor in Egypt and Deputy Director of the Office of Arabian Peninsula Affairs. He served as Political-Military Affairs Officer in Egypt, in Tunisia and Kuwait and as Director of Counter-Narcotics affairs in Venezuela after joining the State Department in 1985.</p>

<p>He currently teaches political economy to the Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars program at NYU Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>He received his degree from Swarthmore College. He speaks Arabic, French, and Spanish and resides in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He is an avid cyclist and practices yoga.</p>

<p>Michael H. Corbin (born 1960) is a United States career foreign service officer and diplomat. He served as the United States Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. He was nominated to the post on May 9, 2011, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 30, and sworn in by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs William J. Burns on July 25. He arrived in Abu Dhabi on July 27 and presented his credentials to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Juma Mubarak Al Junaibi the next day, July 28.</p>

<p>He graduated from Swarthmore College, with a B.A. He served in the Peace Corps in Mauritania, from 1982 to 1984. He was the Minister Counselor, for Economic and Political Affairs in Egypt, from 2003 to 2006. He was Chargé d'Affaires in Syria, from 2006 to 2008. He was Minister Counselor, for Political-Military Affairs in Iraq from 2008 to 2009. He was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, 2009–11.</p>

<p>He also serves on the board of directors for Caliburn International, a military contractor that oversees operations for Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children.</p>

<p>He married Mary Ellen Hickey; they have two children; Alexa and Justin.</p>