John C. Acton

Background

About John C. Acton

Seasoned operational and strategic leader with unique blend of private industry and government experience, including varied senior executive experience. Substantial consulting expertise. Private sector experience includes general and marketing management, change management, client account and field sales management, with a broad spectrum of consumer products, telecommunications, consulting, and internet companies, including Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay, BellSouth Mobility, the America’s Cup sailboat races and Booz Allen Hamilton. Former homeland security senior executive (SES) and retired Coast Guard rear admiral. Extensive leader development and mentoring experience. Broad joint and interagency operational experience, augmented by planning and policy expertise at the national, departmental and component levels. Key role in responses such as Hurricane Katrina, Abdulmutallab (Underwear Bomber) threat, the Haiti earthquake and the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. Frequent interaction with diverse stakeholders, including the White House, the National Security Staff, Congress and staff, and federal partners like DOD.