Gen. George Casey
General George W. Casey, Jr. is one of the most accomplished soldiers in US history and an authority on strategic leadership.
As the 36th Chief of Staff of the US Army from April 2007 to 2011, General Casey led what is arguably the world's largest and most complex organization - 1.1 million people strong, with a $200 billion annual budget - during one of the most extraordinary periods in military and global political history. He is widely credited with restoring balance to the war-weary US Army, modernizing and leading the transformation necessary to defend our nation in the 21st Century, and ensuring the current force deployed in the war on terror was the best this country has ever fielded.
Prior to this, from July 2004 to February 2007, he commanded the Multi-National Force - Iraq, a coalition of more than 30 countries. General Casey guided the Iraq mission through its toughest days. He led cultural change in the US Armed Forces and built the Iraqi security institutions to set the conditions for our long-term success. On the homefront, General Casey has been a stalwart advocate for military families, expanding programs for the wounded, addressing the tough issues of substance abuse and suicide, reducing the stigma of combat stress and trauma, and providing long term support for survivors of the fallen.
The son of George William Casey, the decorated Major General who commanded the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War - and himself a father of a son who served - General George W. Casey, Jr. has enjoyed a long career of exemplary service as an American soldier.
He was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1970. Throughout his career, he served in operational assignments in Germany, Italy, Egypt, Bosnia, Iraq and the United States. He has extensive command experience.
General Casey holds a Masters Degree in International Relations from Denver University and has served as a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council of the United States.
Known for his vision, candor, integrity and humor. General Casey's story is one of personal courage and commitment to excellence.
His great love of country and his life of service and sacrifice form the basis of his viewpoints on leadership, vision, organizational culture and leading transformational change.
SPEECH TOPICS:
THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ENVIRONMENT
21ST CENTURY WARFARE
RUNNING AN ORGANIZATION OF 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE
LEADING TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE IN A LARGE ORGANIZATION
LEADERSHIP AT THE TOP
OPERATING IN UNCERTAIN, HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENTS
General George W. Casey, Jr. is one of the most accomplished soldiers in US history and an authority on strategic leadership.
As the 36th Chief of Staff of the US Army from April 2007 to 2011, General Casey led what is arguably the world's largest and most complex organization - 1.1 million people strong, with a $200 billion annual budget - during one of the most extraordinary periods in military and global political history. He is widely credited with restoring balance to the war-weary US Army, modernizing and leading the transformation necessary to defend our nation in the 21st Century, and ensuring the current force deployed in the war on terror was the best this country has ever fielded.
Prior to this, from July 2004 to February 2007, he commanded the Multi-National Force - Iraq, a coalition of more than 30 countries. General Casey guided the Iraq mission through its toughest days. He led cultural change in the US Armed Forces and built the Iraqi security institutions to set the conditions for our long-term success. On the homefront, General Casey has been a stalwart advocate for military families, expanding programs for the wounded, addressing the tough issues of substance abuse and suicide, reducing the stigma of combat stress and trauma, and providing long term support for survivors of the fallen.
The son of George William Casey, the decorated Major General who commanded the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War - and himself a father of a son who served - General George W. Casey, Jr. has enjoyed a long career of exemplary service as an American soldier.
He was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1970. Throughout his career, he served in operational assignments in Germany, Italy, Egypt, Bosnia, Iraq and the United States. He has extensive command experience.
General Casey holds a Masters Degree in International Relations from Denver University and has served as a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council of the United States.
Known for his vision, candor, integrity and humor. General Casey's story is one of personal courage and commitment to excellence.
His great love of country and his life of service and sacrifice form the basis of his viewpoints on leadership, vision, organizational culture and leading transformational change.
SPEECH TOPICS:
THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ENVIRONMENT
21ST CENTURY WARFARE
RUNNING AN ORGANIZATION OF 1.1 MILLION PEOPLE
LEADING TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE IN A LARGE ORGANIZATION
LEADERSHIP AT THE TOP
OPERATING IN UNCERTAIN, HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENTS
