Anthony Swon

Background

About Anthony Swon

A results-driven leader specializing in Intelligence and Cyber operations with nearly 40 years of military and civilian experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community, primarily with the National Security Agency. A trained executive coach and mentor with a passion for developing performance in leaders and teams Directed some of NSA's and U.S. Cyber Command's most dynamic and challenging missions at the division level and higher, including Emerging Threats, Counter Ransomware, Cybersecurity, Computer Network Operations, and Counterterrorism. Drive developmental analysis, development and use of advanced capabilities, operations, cybersecurity threat simulation and detection, and intelligence production, led hundreds of globally distributed personnel (military, civilians, and contractor) and provided intelligence support for operations worldwide, including support to military, diplomatic, law enforcement, and cyber security- Proven ability to lead large, complex organizations, develop and deepen relationships with international partners, and help teams to develop novel approaches to complex operational problems. Led organizations of 300+ employees and more than $30M in annual budgets- History of leading increasingly broad, multi-faceted intelligence activities in dynamic, rapidly changing environments. Strong background in partnering with multiple agencies and international partners to synchronize and deconflict global operations- Change management, team building, and personnel development experience, with twenty-six years in progressively expansive roles leading large, multi-layered, and distributed organizations- Strong relationship-building and technical management skills and experience working with capabilities development teams to overcome gaps and create solutions to meet customer needs.