Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.), is the former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, one of the premier U.S. intelligence agencies. As Director from February 2019-June 2022, he and his team were responsible for delivering world-class geospatial intelligence to provide a decisive advantage to policy makers, military service members, intelligence professionals, first responders, and international partners. He was accountable for over 14,000 civilian, military, and contractor employees working around the clock and globe in over 120 locations worldwide. Vice Admiral Sharp served as a Naval Intelligence Officer for over 34 years, and as a leader within the Navy’s Information Warfare Community since its inception. He has decades of leadership experience in intelligence, defense, and national security. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of the Pacific and a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He is currently the CEO of B Sharp – Global Solutions, doing a combination of consulting, advisory, and fellowship work focused on helping people who are trying to make the world a better place succeed.