Thea Gioe Keynote Speaker

Thea Gioe spent over two decades in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the private sector. Thea is a thought leader who leverages strategic intelligence to navigate shifting geopolitical trends and advises corporate leaders on how to build the teams they’ll need to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

A decade of field experience with both the U.S. Central Intelligence and Defense Intelligence Agencies across Africa, Europe and the Middle East informs Dorothea’s understanding of geopolitical stability, terrorism threats, and the criticality of good intelligence. She distills lessons learned from intelligence operations, military planning and business leaders to empower organizations to navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape with confidence.

Dorothea’s experience as an executive leader showcases her ability to leverage strategic intelligence for corporate success. Her actionable strategies to mitigate risks and achieve strategic goals make her a sought-after speaker at major industry events, including the CSO 360 Conference, ISNR Talks, and the International Crisis Management Conference.

A Visiting Fellow with King’s College London’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence, Dorothea brings academic rigor and perspective to real-world intelligence and security problems. As an advisor to senior executives, Dorothea emphasizes cultivating authentic leadership that fosters a culture of curiosity, inclusion, and communication to build winning teams. An intelligence industry leader with humor, heart and humility, Dorothea’s insights leave audiences informed and inspired.