Areas of Focus:

• Intelligence and counterterrorism
• Mergers and acquisitions within the security industry
• Investment counsel for private equity targeting the security industry
• Cyber security and corporate compliance

Previous Government and Private Sector Service:

• Chief of Staff, Department of Homeland Security (2007 – 2009)
• Vice President, Goldman Sachs (1996 – 2006)
• Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley (1994 – 1996)

At the Department of Homeland Security, Chad Sweet worked directly with Secretary Michael Chertoff to restructure and optimize the flow of information between the CIA, FBI and other members of the national security community and DHS. Mr. Sweet also supported the Secretary during numerous operations to detect, disrupt and respond to terrorist plots both in the United States and overseas, including the August 2006 US/UK liquid explosives plot, the March 2007 Fort Dix Six plot, the June 2007 JFK Airport plot and other incidents that remain classified.

At Chertoff Group, Mr. Sweet utilizes his unique background in intelligence, homeland security and investment banking to provide M&A advice to companies wishing to expand within the defense, aerospace and security industries, and to help private capital groups evaluate investment opportunities within the sector.

Following the Inauguration of President Obama – during which DHS helped confront a potential terrorist plot – Secretary Chertoff and Mr. Sweet founded the Chertoff Group, where they continue working to help companies and political entities manage a broad range of risks.

Mr. Sweet graduated with honors from Columbia University and resides in New York City.