Chris Piehota is a former U.S. Government Senior Executive Service official who retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after nearly 25 years of experience as a recognized leader who led complex national security investigations, international security programs, and covert operational technology platforms. As a Director of National Intelligence-recognized Senior Intelligence Officer, Chris received a 2017 Presidential Rank Award in recognition of superior executive performance, operational achievement, and managerial effectiveness. Chris currently serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and board member for a variety of organizations, where he delivers strategic guidance and advisory regarding national security matters, cyber operations, security practices, risk mitigation, leadership concepts, business development, and organizational improvement approaches. Over the course of his career, he served as a key leader and organizational development proponent who developed a number of impactful strategic interagency action plans; advanced key security programs; and contributed to change management campaigns that influenced multi-level government operations since September 11, 2001. Chris was an active participant in National Security Council deliberations for the formulation, execution, and administration of national counterterrorism policies and practices for watchlisting, screening, and global surveillance with international law enforcement, intelligence, and diplomatic partners.