John Franchi

Former Senior Executive of the Central Intelligence Agency, retiring after 29 years of distinguished service holding numerous high-level positions internationally and in Washington DC, as well as with the U.S. military and U.S. Department of State.

Throughout, John oversaw and led all facets of intelligence and operations, to include interfacing with the senior most levels of the U.S. and foreign governments, as well as the private sector. As such, he maintains deep and broad relationships across the business community and governments in the U.S., Middle East, Africa, Europe and parts of South America and Asia.

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Since leaving the government John founded two strategic consulting firms – which support a diverse client base in the U.S., Middle East, Eastern and Western Europe, and across Africa. The firms provide a full range of advisory services, to include risk assessment/mitigation, deal sourcing, as well as relationship access and development services to domestic and international clientele.

John also serves on the board of a number of companies and foundations, to include the New York Metro InfraGard, Federal Homeland Security Foundation, the Pace University Cybersecurity Advisory Board, the Harvard Club of New York, and LIFARS Inc – a NYC based cyber security firm. He is also a member of Business Executives for National Security and The President’s Council.

NSSG Board of Advisors member.