Tim Flannery

Tim Flannery is a risk management and cybersecurity specialist who views today’s challenges facing business executives and government leaders from the perspective of many years spent analyzing intelligence issues, geopolitical dynamics, and international economic linkages. 

His written work and briefings both in and out of government have enabled US national policymakers, including the President, and senior business executives to manage uncertainty.  Tim can add unique value to cyber and strategic risk assessments using multiple viewpoints, threat context, and technical dimensions. 

Tim served over three decades at the Central Intelligence Agency where he specialized in East Asia, including China, but his experience and interests also include the Middle East, Russia, cutting-edge technologies, and open-source information. While at CIA, he was a member of the National Intelligence Board for Estimates, National Intelligence Analysis Board, Economic Issues Strategy Board, and President’s Daily Brief Advisory Board. 

Since retiring from government service, he has helped lead security strategy in consulting engagements on behalf of a national security startup, cyber-focused nonprofit organization, and multinational business services corporation.