Marc Polymeropoulos

Former CIA Senior Intelligence Service (SIS) Officer

Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the CIA before retiring from the Senior Intelligence Service in June 2019. His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia and CounterTerrorism. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit.

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Former CIA Senior Intelligence Service (SIS) Officer

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