Former National Security Advisor Former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Former Commander of U.S. European Command Former President and CEO of the Institute for 21st Century Energy
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, General James Jones has spent his life serving and protecting America and American ideals. As the former commander of U.S. European Command (COMUSEUCOM) and the former Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), he led all military operations for NATO. Later, as National Security Advisor, he brought clear vision and steady leadership to America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the country’s interests around the world. General Jones, sought-after by politicians and businessmen of every stripe, has combined a four-star résumé and bipartisan admiration. Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen credits him with a placid demeanor and a “methodical approach to problems, [being] able to view issues at both the strategic and tactical level.” Jones offers a wealth of knowledge and speaks with poise and authority about international politics, energy, and leadership in the 21st century.
Powerful and In Command. Jones excelled at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and was commissioned into the Marine Corps in January 1967. After serving in Vietnam, he rose through the ranks to become the 32nd commandant of the United States Marine Corps in 1999. When he relinquished command as commandant in 2003, Jones assumed the roles of commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe. After 40 years of service, General Jones retired from the Marine Corps in 2007. Later that year, he was appointed as the State Department’s special envoy for Middle East regional security. In this capacity, he worked with Israeli and Palestinian officials to advance regional security in support of the Middle East peace process.
Energy and Security. Jones became the president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for 21st Century Energy in 2007. During his NATO assignment from 2003–2006, he advocated energy security and the defense of critical infrastructures as a core part of NATO’s future missions. With the Chamber, Jones worked to unite energy consumers and producers for a common goal—to increase the variety of the U.S. energy supply and associated infrastructures, to advance international cooperation on energy issues, to protect national energy security, and to promote better understanding of changes to the global climate and its effects on the environment. He left that role in 2009 and, in 2011, became a U.S. Chamber of Commerce fellow, proving strategic advice on policy issues of interest to the business community. Jones also serves as a senior fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), where he works on a variety of national security and energy-related issues, and he co-chairs of BPC’s Energy Project.
In 2009, General Jones was appointed National Security Advisor by President Obama. He was instrumental in providing a clear vision and strong leadership to both America’s mission in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan. He consistently emphasized the connections between cyber security, energy, climate change, and homeland security. Upon Jones’ retirement in 2010, President Obama said, “Jim has always been a steady voice in Situation Room sessions, daily briefings, and with meetings with foreign leaders…the American people owe the general a debt for making the nation safer."
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International Affairs. Former General Jones has been a major player in the defense of U.S. and Allied interests around the world for many years. As the former commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, he led all military operations for the NATO and later, as the State Department’s Special Envoy for Middle East Regional Security, he worked with Israeli and Palestinian officials in furthering the Peace Process – focused on the full range of security issues in order to strengthen security for both sides. A commanding presence with a strong vision and keen insights, Gen. Jones assesses how world events are developing and what international events mean for the nation.
Energy Security. During his 40-year military career, General James Jones worked closely with government, business, and civic leaders to protect and advance U.S. and Allied interests around the world—and one of those key interests was energy security. He also served as the president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy where he led efforts to advance international cooperation on energy issues, to protect national energy security, and to promote better understanding of changes to the global climate and its effects on the environment. Gen. Jones offers insights into international energy policy, strategies for protecting our national energy interests, and ways to work together to address global climate changes.
Leadership. For 40 years, General Jones led men and women through the most harrowing of circumstances: war. This career soldier and career leader has walked the corridors of power as well as navigated battlefields. He helps organizations define leadership and develop strategies to nurture effective leaders who can conquer the most trying of business environments.
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