John Sano
Keynote Speaker: Former CIA Agent & Former Deputy Director of National Clandestine Service
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John Sano Biography
John Sano spent 28 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and was appointed the National Clandestine Services (formerly the Directorate of Operations) Deputy Director in November 2005 by then DCI Porter Goss. As Deputy Director, Sano directed the operational focus of U.S. global intelligence operations on terrorism, weapons proliferation, counterintelligence, regional and country-specific issues at a time of unprecedented growth in both human and budgetary resources and unprecedented threats. In addition, Sano was an active member of the CIA's Executive Management Team and regularly briefed senior Administration as well as Congress on matters of national security and worldwide covert operations.
Previous positions within the CIA included serving as a Chief of Station in two foreign and one domestic location, as well as nearly 15 years of overseas experience in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Among other senior assignments, Sano was the CIA's chief of North Korean operations in the early '90s and directed the CIA's efforts during the Balkan conflict in the mid-90s.
Sano has spoken domestically and internationally on a range of topics - to include human intelligence operations, covert action, counterterrorism, proliferation and other transnational issues. He has also briefed corporate suites on economic espionage, insider threats, cyber-attacks and other issues of relevance to Fortune 500 companies.
A recipient of the Donovan Award (the NCS highest award), Sano has also been presented the Directors Award, the Balkans Service Medallion, the Exceptional Intelligence Collector Award and the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal by Directors Robert Gates, George Tenet, Porter Goss, and Michael Hayden. Sano was also awarded the Diplomatic Order of Merit in 2002 by the President of the Republic of Korea.
Prior to joining the CIA, Sano earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Masters in Asian Studies from St. Johns University in New York, as well as a Masters of International Affairs from Columbia University.
Sano retired from the CIA in 2007 and joined Cisco Systems, Inc. as a Senior Director of Business Development. Sano also serves on the Board of Directors of Aegis Defense Services, LLC; a subsidiary of the British owned Aegis Defense Services Limited and is a professorial lecturer on national security and intelligence issues at the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. Sano also serves on the National Board of Directors of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) as well as serving as the AFIO Vice-President.
He is also a long standing member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance.
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John Sano is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Cybersecurity and Security & Defense. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Sano for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Sano can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott Augenbaum, Rachel Tobac and Pete Kofod. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Sano for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book John Sano for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Sano, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Sano are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Sano, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Sano speak about?
John Sano is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cybersecurity and Security & Defense. -
Who is the agent for John Sano?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Sano for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Sano for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Sano or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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