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New BENS Directors - Spring 2024

BENS Adds Fresh Expertise and Leadership to its Board

BENS is excited to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors: Nick Cortezi, Raanan Horowitz, Jeremy Hitchcock, and Jim Smith. These distinguished leaders bring a…

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Retired U.S. Air Force General Tim Ray to succeed General Joe Votel, USA (Ret.) as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nonprofit Organization Business Executives for National Security (BENS)

Retired U.S. Air Force General Tim Ray has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the nonprofit organization Business Executives for National Security (BENS), to succeed General Joe Votel,…

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International Relations Experts Discuss the NATO Alliance at Event Co-Hosted by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Business Executives for National Security

General Philip Breedlove, USAF (ret.) and Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison discussed the future and relevance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Wednesday night during a special event hosted at the Pritzker Military Museum & Library (PMML), in Chicago.

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Business Executives for National Security Signs Joint Statement Calling for Private Sector Collaboration to Improve Security of Nation’s Critical Infrastructure

To advance effective engagement on cybersecurity-related issues, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) has signed a joint statement released June 7 at the RSA Conference calling for increased private and public sector collaboration to protect critical infrastructure.

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BENS Eisenhower Award Honors Public and Private Sector Leaders in Logistics and Mobility

Award presented to General Jacqueline Van Ovost of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Carol Tomé of UPS, and William Flynn formerly of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings WASHINGTON—Members of Business Executives for…

DOD FY2023 Budget Briefing

Business Executives for National Security Hosts Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks, and Other Senior Defense Officials, on DoD’s FY2023 Budget Request

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 12, 2022 Contact:Nate Thompson(202) 296-2125NThompson@bens.org Resources:   Video Recording    |    DoD Press Release    |    DoD Photo Album WASHINGTON, DC—Business Executives for National Security (BENS)…

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Business Executives for National Security Names Vice Admiral Andrew Lewis, USN (Ret.) as Senior VP of Policy and Projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2022 CONTACT: Nate Thompson (202) 296-2125 nthompson@bens.org WASHINGTON, DC—Business Executives for National Security (BENS) names retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and former commander of the United States Second…

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BENS Competitiveness Council Releases Primer for Businesses on Great Power Competition

MEDIA ADVISORY:December 16, 2021 Contact:Nate Thompson (202) 296-2125nthompson@bens.org WASHINGTON, DC—The Competitiveness Council of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) has published a primer outlining how business leaders can advance U.S.…

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Business Leaders Honor General John W. Raymond, Gwynne Shotwell With 2021 Eisenhower Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 5, 2021 Contact:Nate Thompson (202) 296-2125 nthompson@bens.org NEW YORK, NY—Members of the Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and guests from across the nation gathered Wednesday for…

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Former Navy Official James ‘Hondo’ Geurts Joins BENS as Distinguished Fellow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2021 Contact:Nate Thompson(202) 296-2125nthompson@bens.org WASHINGTON, DC—Former U.S. Navy acquisitions chief James “Hondo” Geurts has joined Business Executives for National Security (BENS) in the role of Distinguished…