Benchmark Executive Search Announces Formation of Federal Cyber Advisory Board

RESTON, Va., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark specializes in finding elite talent for startup, emerging-growth and mid-cap companies offering game-changing technologies or innovative services.  Benchmark's Federal practice has earned a reputation as a go-to search firm within the Defense, Intelligence and National Security Communities. Our partners have a proven track record of leading critical and confidential searches at the Board, CXO and VP levels.

"To better serve the needs of our clients, we are proud to announce a federal cyber advisory board of esteemed and respected subject matter experts who will provide valuable perspective and insight," said Jeremy King, Benchmark's Managing Partner. "We look forward to working closely with this team to generate meaningful discussions around national security topics."

Advisory Board Members include:

William Crowell – Venture Partner at Alsop-Louie Partners
Former Deputy Director, National Security Agency

• Fran Landolf – Principal, Core Consulting LLC
  Former Chief, Cryptanalysis & Exploitation Svc, National Security Agency
• Melissa Hathaway - President of Hathaway Global Strategies, LLC
  Former Senior Director for Cyberspace, National Security Council
• Alan Wade – Independent Board Member and Consultant
  Former CIO, U.S. Intelligence Community
• Bob Butler – VP Government Strategy at IO; Independent Cyber Consultant
  Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
• General (Ret) Ron Keys - Independent Board Member and Consultant
  Former Commander, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Force
• Bob Gourley – Founder & CTO, Crucial Point, LLC
  Former CTO, Defense Intelligence Agency
• Riley Repko – Senior Research Fellow for Cyber Security at Virginia Tech
  Former Senior Advisor, Cyber Operations & Transformation, U.S. Air Force

To find out how Benchmark can help your organization recruit exceptional executive talent, board members and key federal advisors, visit www.benchmarkES.com.

About Benchmark Executive Search:

Benchmark's mission is to build high impact leadership teams that achieve extraordinary results for our clients.  Our partners have over seventy years of executive search experience for public and private companies providing technology, cyber security, systems engineering and military products to the federal and commercial markets. Benchmark builds long-term collaborative partnerships with individuals and organizations to develop high quality executive connections and lasting executive placements.

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