Washington, D.C. — WestExec Advisors announced today that General Kenneth Frank McKenzie, Jr., USMC (Ret.), former commander of U.S. Central Command, and General James Hecker, USAF (Ret.), former commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe, have joined the firm as Principals, bringing decades of operational leadership and strategic experience to bear for the firm’s clients. The appointments of General McKenzie and General Hecker further strengthen WestExec’s deep bench of former senior national security and policy leaders to provide best in class advice to [...]

Washington, D.C. – March 25, 2025 – WestExec Advisors, a leading bipartisan strategic and geopolitical risk advisory firm, today announced that Wally Adeyemo, the former U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, has been named a Principal of the firm. A seasoned policymaker with expertise spanning national security, economic policy, and financial regulation, and experience in both the public and private sectors, he will support WestExec's clients as they navigate the increasingly complex landscape of the global economy. Wally assumed the role of Deputy Secretary [...]

Washington, D.C. – March 12, 2025 – WestExec Advisors, a leading bipartisan strategic and geopolitical risk advisory firm, today announced that Johnnie Kaberle has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. A seasoned policymaker with deep expertise in congressional appropriations, national security, and government affairs, Kaberle will support WestExec's clients as they navigate the increasingly complex policy and global business landscape. Kaberle joins WestExec following a distinguished and exceptionally diverse career in the House of Representatives, where she served in several [...]

Washington, D.C. – January 16, 2025 – WestExec Advisors is pleased to announce that General Mark Kelly and General Glen VanHerck have been named Principals of the firm. With extensive leadership experience in the U.S. Air Force and a deep understanding of national security, defense strategy, and emerging technologies, they will provide invaluable counsel to clients navigating the evolving global security landscape and developing the tools to meet critical U.S and allied security needs. General Kelly recently retired following 38 years [...]

Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former Deputy National Security Advisor Dr. J.D. Crouch II has joined the firm as a Principal. A distinguished public servant with decades of experience at the seniormost levels of government, he will advise clients working to address pressing national security concerns and navigate complex geopolitical challenges. J.D. currently serves as President and CEO of the United Services Organization (USO), the leading non-profit supporting U.S. service members and their families. He previously led QinetiQ [...]

Washington, D.C. – August 13, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Shawn Barnes and former Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator in the National Security Council Katie Tobin have joined the firm as Senior Advisors. Distinguished public servants, they will advise clients on matters ranging from defense budgeting to space and border security, and beyond. Shawn served in the Senior Executive Service at the Department of Defense from 2014 to 2024, most recently [...]

Washington, D.C. – June 13, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that Ambassador Erica Barks Ruggles, former Head of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. A highly respected diplomat and national security policymaker, she will advise clients on a variety of geopolitical risk and business strategy issues, including those related to operations and investments in African countries. Erica has an illustrious career spanning over three decades in [...]

Washington, D.C. – June 5, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former State Department official Henry Haggard has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Henry brings the firm deep geopolitical expertise and an active global network, especially in the Republic of Korea. Following a distinguished 25-year career with the State Department, Henry retired in 2024 as a member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Counselor. His final posting was as Director for Energy Diplomacy responsible for policy related to [...]

Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former Director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Dr. Janet Kavandi, and former Director of the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, have joined the firm as Senior Advisors. With unrivaled understanding of both the technology and policy issues central to the future of space, they will advise innovative companies on navigating this complex and critical area. Janet most recently held the role of President and CEO [...]

Washington, D.C. – April 10, 2024 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman has been named a Principal of the firm, and former Energy Department Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Jonathan Elkind has joined as a Senior Advisor. Drawing on their deep experience spanning government service, the private sector, and academia, they will assist clients who are innovating and investing in the energy space and working to address critical climate change issues around the world. Dan [...]