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Founder & Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies | Former Chief of Staff at CIA & Department of Defense | National Security Analyst for NBC News & MSNBC

Jeremy Bash Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Founder & Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies | Former Chief of Staff at CIA & Department of Defense | National Security Analyst for NBC News & MSNBC

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Jeremy Bash
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC

Primary Topic Category:
Politics

Secondary Topic Category:
Cybersecurity / Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

 

Jeremy Bash Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Jeremy Bash is a seasoned national security expert and attorney who has served in key roles within the U.S. government. He was Chief of Staff at both the CIA and the Department of Defense under Secretary Leon Panetta, where he played a significant role in overseeing major defense strategies and intelligence operations, including the raid that resulted in the death of Osama Bin Laden. Currently, he is the Founder and Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies, a firm advising leaders on national security, defense, and technology issues. Bash is also a frequent commentator on national security for NBC News and MSNBC.

Jeremy Bash has built a distinguished career at the intersection of law, national security, and public service. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University and earning his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review, Bash began his career in private legal practice before moving into public service. On Capitol Hill, he served as Chief Counsel to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he advised on critical intelligence matters. Bash's most notable public service roles were as Chief of Staff at the Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011) and later at the Department of Defense (2011-2013) under Secretary Leon Panetta. In these capacities, he was involved in shaping key defense strategies, overseeing the drawdown of U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and managing sensitive intelligence operations, including the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden. His contributions to national security have earned him numerous accolades, including the CIA Director’s Award and the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal. After his government service, Bash founded Beacon Global Strategies, a consultancy firm that provides strategic advice on defense, cybersecurity, and intelligence to leaders across various sectors. He remains a prominent voice in national security discussions, frequently appearing as an analyst on NBC News and MSNBC, where he offers insights on global security challenges, counterterrorism, and emerging technologies. Additionally, Bash has been appointed to several key advisory boards, including the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, further solidifying his influence in shaping U.S. national security policy.
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