Jeremy Bash

As a former Chief of Staff at the Pentagon and CIA Chief of Staff, Jeremy Bash takes audiences inside the most important global and national security issues of the moment. Having seen how major decisions impacting the national interest are made up close, Bash shares insight into how leaders are grappling with today's most pressing challenges.

Jeremy Bash served as Chief of Staff to the Director of the CIA from 2009 to 2011, contributing significantly to national security, including his involvement in the senior management team that oversaw the operation that killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011. He then served as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense from 2011 to 2013, further cementing his role in shaping U.S. defense policies. Bash is uniquely distinguished as the only official to have served as Chief of Staff at both the CIA and the Pentagon.

In addition to his government service, Bash is a Founder and Managing Director of Beacon Global Strategies LLC, based in Washington DC, where he continues to influence defense and security strategies. Since January 2017, he has been a National Security Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, appearing regularly on "NBC Nightly News," the "TODAY Show," "Hardball," and "The 11th Hour with Brian Williams." His expertise makes him one of the most knowledgeable and dynamic presenters on topics such as international affairs, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and the policy landscape in Washington.