Major General (Retired) Brett T. Williams is a board member, thought leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker, with specific expertise in cybersecurity and leader development. Following his 33 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, he co-founded IronNet Cybersecurity serving in multiple positions until he retired in 2021. Today he serves on two corporate boards for Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigated companies and enjoys executive leadership coaching as well as mentoring Duke Students as well as Air Force ROTC cadets from across the country. His last military assignment was Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command, where he was responsible for the operations and defense of Department of Defense networks as well as the planning and execution of offensive actions in support of national security objectives. General Williams is a highly experienced fighter pilot with more than 100 combat missions in the F-15C.
