Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert

Jonathan W. Greenert is a retired four-star admiral and the former Chief of Naval Operations, the senior military position within the Department of the Navy. In our discussion, we cover a wide range of topics including national security, geopolitics and US foreign policy, military affairs and cybersecurity Biography: In his role as Chief of Naval Operations, which he held from 2011 – 2015, Admiral Greenert was responsible for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the Navy. He also served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as the principal naval advisor to the President and Secretary of the Navy. Admiral Greenert centered his efforts on improving the deployment and capabilities of U.S. operations technology around the world, as well as sharpening the Navy’s ability to operate in an increasingly contested maritime environment. He is a renowned expert on budgetary and financial management issues, cybersecurity and the Asia-Pacific region. He is a recipient of many awards including the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit.