<p>A trusted expert in geopolitical risk, cybersecurity, and global strategic competition, Admiral Mike Rogers shows leaders how to embrace volatility and disruption as an opportunity for change. </p><p> Drawing on real-time global developments—from escalating conflict involving Iran and broader Middle East instability to political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela, as well as the ongoing impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War—Admiral Mike Rogers provides critical insight into how geopolitical shocks, cyber threats, and shifting alliances are reshaping global markets, energy security, and supply chains.</p><p> A four-star Admiral with 37 years of service, including his leadership roles as the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and the Central Security Service, Admiral Rogers’ experience as a cybersecurity practitioner and policymaker is unmatched. Serving in these roles at the highest levels of government under both Presidents Obama and Trump, Admiral Rogers helped the country navigate some of the most pivotal security matters since the Cold War.</p><p> At the helm of the largest intelligence organization in the free world—with a multi-billion-dollar budget and a global team of military, civilian, and contractor employees that numbered in the tens of thousands—Admiral Rogers worked across all three branches of the U.S. government to develop and implement cyber solutions, partnering with the DoD, DHS, FBQ, Department of State, the Congress, the FISA court, and the U.S. and global intelligence community as well as foreign civilian and military cyber organizations. He also worked across the military to recruit, train and deploy the special cadre of cyber warriors the nation relies on to detect and respond to terrorist threats and carry out cyber operations and intelligence on foreign adversaries. As he poignantly shares in his presentations, it was leading people that gave him the greatest hope for the future of creating more resilient organizations. According to Rogers, today’s leaders—in government and the private sector—need to inspire a new level of engagement within their people—one that ignites passion, creates a profound connection to the organization, and ultimately empowers teams with a mindset for growth.</p><p> Admiral Rogers retired from active duty in the US Navy in June of 2018. He currently serves as an advisor or board member to multiple private-sector firms on cybersecurity and speaks globally to business and academic groups internationally in the cyber and national security arenas. Rogers is also a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Managements’ Public Private Initiative and a member of the advisory board of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure.</p>
Former NSA Director and head of US Cyber Command and the Central Security Service; Consultant; Senior Fellow and Professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
<ul><li><strong> Navigating Global Risk, Geopolitics, and Strategic Opportunity in a Volatile World</strong></li><li>How can an organization assess the risks and opportunities of tomorrow without understanding the impact of world events that are unfolding daily? They can’t. In an era defined by great power competition, AI-driven disruption, economic fragmentation, cyber threats, and ongoing conflicts, every industry—from energy and infrastructure to finance, manufacturing, technology, and global supply chains—is being reshaped in real time. Escalating tensions in hot spots such as China, Iran, Russia and Ukraine; alongside shifting global relations, energy market volatility, and the weaponization of technology and data, demand sharper insight and faster decision-making from business leaders. </li><li>Former National Security Agency head Admiral Mike Rogers is a preeminent voice on these critical issues and is uniquely positioned to offer major enterprises a clear-eyed view of where, why and how they can make smart bets when planning their global future.</li><li><strong>Leadership: Chaos is Opportunity in an Era of Global Disruption</strong></li><li>Admiral Rogers shows audiences why and how periods of turmoil and chaos are often a leader’s greatest opportunity to drive transformational change. In today’s environment—shaped by geopolitical instability, cyber risk, AI acceleration, supply chain disruption, and economic uncertainty—leaders must move beyond reacting to chaos and instead harness it as a strategic advantage.</li><li>While people and organizations seem hard-wired to favor stability, global shocks—from the pandemic to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War and rising tensions in the Middle East—continue to force rapid adaptation. Admiral Rogers equips leaders with a practical, forward-looking framework to navigate disruption, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen resilience, and turn uncertainty into long-term competitive advantage.</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity, the Big Picture for Industry Leaders</strong></li><li>Understanding cyber risks, threats, and opportunities is now a critical knowledge area and a strategic imperative for every leader. In today’s landscape—defined by AI-driven cyberattacks, ransomware, state-sponsored hacking, and attacks on critical infrastructure—organizations face growing threats tied to geopolitical tensions. Admiral Rogers gives audiences a big-picture view of the forces at play around the world as bad actors attempt to exploit the technological vulnerabilities of American industry to weaken both the economy and the nation’s security infrastructure—an issue of particular concern for energy, telecommunications, finance and technology companies.</li><li>Drawing on decades of experience, Rogers highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, global cybersecurity frameworks, and cross-industry collaboration in defending against evolving threats. He equips leaders with strategies for strengthening cyber resilience, securing digital infrastructure, managing enterprise risk, and leveraging emerging technologies like AI to stay ahead—ensuring organizations are prepared not just to defend, but to compete in an increasingly contested digital landscape.</li><li><strong>Your Business and the Global Race for Technological Dominance</strong></li><li>China and the U.S. are the two dominant players in a global race for power based on technological dominance. As both powers focus on developing the greater prowess in quantum computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, industries will need to be prepared to adapt to new strategies, regulations and policies at home and abroad with regard to trade, privacy and ethics considerations, data collection and national security.</li><li>Admiral Mike Rogers gives leaders an insider’s view of the current technology landscape, highlighting where disruption, risk, and opportunity intersect. He helps organizations understand how to navigate AI governance, data privacy, cyber risk, and economic decoupling, while preparing for shifting global standards and alliances. Audiences gain perspective into what’s at stake for American industry—and how to compete, adapt, and lead in an era defined by digital competition and strategic technological advantage.</li></ul><p> <em>Note: Admiral Rogers will tailor any of these presentations to fit your needs as a keynote or an Executive Roundtable.</em></p><p><em>Keppler Executive Roundtables—informal and off the record—make it possible for you and your leadership team to sit down with thought leaders uniquely qualified to help you consider the biggest trends and forces impacting your business today and in the future.</em></p>