WestExec Advisors Names Former Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo as Principal

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 [...]

2025-04-07T18:12:17-04:00March 25, 2025|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Welcomes Johnnie Kaberle as Senior Vice President

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 [...]

2025-04-07T18:10:19-04:00March 12, 2025|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Welcomes Generals Mark Kelly and Glen VanHerck as Principals

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 [...]

2025-01-15T08:04:29-05:00January 15, 2025|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Welcomes JD Crouch as Principal

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 [...]

2024-09-23T19:55:59-04:00September 23, 2024|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Welcomes New Senior Advisors

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 [...]

2024-08-14T15:22:50-04:00August 14, 2024|Press Releases|

Ambassador Erica Barks Ruggles Joins WestExec Advisors as a Senior Advisor

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 [...]

2024-06-13T08:37:49-04:00June 13, 2024|Press Releases|

Henry Haggard Joins WestExec Advisors as a Senior Advisor

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 [...]

2024-06-04T14:43:11-04:00June 4, 2024|Press Releases|

Deepening its Space Expertise, WestExec Advisors Welcomes Doctors Janet Kavandi and Sean Kirkpatrick as Senior Advisors

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 [...]

2024-05-10T09:01:53-04:00May 10, 2024|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Deepens Energy and Climate Expertise, Welcoming Daniel Poneman as Principal and Jonathan Elkind as Senior Advisor

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 [...]

2024-04-18T08:44:32-04:00April 10, 2024|Press Releases|

WestExec Advisors Welcomes New Senior Advisors—Harry Broadman, Kevin Gallagher, and Kevin Merrigan

Washington, D.C. – March 28, 2023 – WestExec Advisors today announced that former U.S. Assistant Trade Representative, Dr. Harry G. Broadman, former Commerce Department Senior Advisor, Kevin Gallagher, and former General Dynamics Vice President, Col. Kevin Merrigan, USA (Ret.), have joined the firm as Senior Advisors. With their deep expertise spanning a range of global economics, trade policy, and defense acquisition matters, they will provide clients with unparalleled understanding of critical business issues in an evolving geopolitical and government policy landscape. Harry [...]

2024-03-28T17:26:52-04:00March 28, 2024|Press Releases|
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