Former Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia
Dave is a senior national security executive with over four decades of experience in challenging and critical missions, ranging from counterterrorism and special operations to regional and global affairs. Dave has a proven track record of leading and managing large and diverse teams, building lasting partnerships across the U.S. government and with foreign allies, and delivering results in high-stakes and high-pressure situations. Until his retirement in Oct 2023, Dave served as the Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia. Dave was responsible for all CIA activities and engagement across South and Central Asia and for policy coordination in Washington related to this important, unpredictable region. Dave developed a strategic approach to critical global issues; managed a large, integrated organization; built global partnerships; and ensured the safety and welfare of officers in high-risk areas.