ABOUT BRYAN STERN

He is a multiple-tour combat veteran of the United States Army and Navy. He has over 25 years of military experience focused on special operations specializing in Hostage Rescue, Counter-Terrorism, Counter- Proliferation, Critical Technology Protection, and Unconventional Warfare.

Bryan has supported, deployed, and operated operations in over 60 countries. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart medal and has been recognized by the United States Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Chief of US Army Infantry, and the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency. Bryan was also a military first responder during the attacks on 9/11 in New York City.

He is a specialist in near-peer threats, hard-targets, and denied-area/contested-area operations. Bryan has served with the most elite units and agencies within the US Special Operations and Intelligence Communities.

CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT

Bryan is a frequent contributor to global media, academia, and geopolitical security forums. He aids U.S. and allied governments, along with commercial and financial sectors, in resolving complex issues and managing geopolitical crises affecting markets.

He holds positions on various boards dedicated to strategy, technology innovation, and foreign policy, and is affiliated with professional organizations such as YPO and BENS. Bryan also consults with the film industry and supports numerous Special Operations Forces (SOF) and veteran causes, including participating as a jumper on the WWII Round Canopy Parachute Team – USA.

He is the sole U.S. Navy Officer inducted into the Order of Saint Maurice by the Chief of U.S. Army Infantry. Bryan is also a Knowlton Award and Nimitz award recipient for his contributions to military intelligence and leadership.