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Former Director of the CIA | Senior National Security Analyst at NBC/MSNBC | Distinguished Fellow at Fordham Law School | Expert on Global Security & Cyber Threats

John Brennan Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Former Director of the CIA | Senior National Security Analyst at NBC/MSNBC | Distinguished Fellow at Fordham Law School | Expert on Global Security & Cyber Threats

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for John Brennan
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
HPN - White Plains, NY

Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

Secondary Topic Category:
Cybersecurity / Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

 

John Brennan Speaker Profile: At A Glance

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security. A consummate insider who worked his way up through the ranks to head the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan had a front row seat in the tumultuous arena of world affairs for more than three decades. Often credited as being cerebral, courtly, and deferential, Brennan was characterized by fellow White House aides as having a “moral depth that was leavened by a dry Irish wit."

John Brennan served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from March 2013 until January 2017, under President Barack Obama. With a distinguished career in intelligence and national security, Brennan was integral in shaping U.S. policies on counterterrorism, homeland security, and cyber threats. Prior to his role as CIA Director, he was the Deputy National Security Advisor and Assistant to President Obama for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, where he played a crucial role in managing the administration's approach to combating terrorism and addressing other significant security issues. Brennan’s career in the intelligence community began in 1980 when he joined the CIA. Over the years, he held numerous high-level positions, including serving as the agency's daily intelligence briefer to President Bill Clinton and as the founding Director of the National Counterterrorism Center under President George W. Bush. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in restructuring the CIA to better address modern threats, incorporating new technologies and fostering greater collaboration across intelligence sectors.After retiring from the CIA, Brennan continued to influence the field of national security as a Senior Intelligence and National Security Analyst for NBC and MSNBC. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Center on National Security at Fordham Law School and a member of the Board of Trustees at the International Institute of Strategic Studies. Brennan frequently shares his insights on global security, cybersecurity, and geopolitical dynamics, drawing on his extensive experience to educate and inform audiences on the complexities of contemporary security challenges. In addition to his professional roles, Brennan is an accomplished author, having penned the New York Times bestseller "Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad," a memoir detailing his extensive career in public service and his experiences in the highest echelons of government. His contributions to national security have earned him numerous accolades, including the National Security Medal and other prestigious awards from various intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
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