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Pasquale J. D'Amuro
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pasquale J. D'Amuro has served Global Risk & Investigative Diligence's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since the firm's inception in March of 2011. Mr. D'Amuro's private sector efforts follow 26 years of distinguished service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he ultimately rose to the Bureau's 3rd highest position.

In October of 2001, Mr. D'Amuro was chosen by FBI Director Robert Mueller to lead the Bureau's investigation into the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  Based upon the success of his efforts, Mr. D'Amuro's responsibilities were broadened, and he was appointed to oversee field investigations into all of the nation's threat-related activity.
 
Under Mr. D'Amuro's leadership, the Counterterrorism Division more than quadrupled in budget and size, expanding both its reach and methods of operation.
 
In November 2002, because of strong relationships with his government counterparts, a results-driven work ethic, and the ability to liaise effectively with the White House and the National Security Council, Mr. D'Amuro was appointed by the Director of the FBI to serve as Executive Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism.
 
In August of 2003, Mr. D'Amuro was tapped by the FBI Director to take charge of the Bureau's New York Office, its largest and highest profile command.  As Assistant Director in Charge, Mr. D'Amuro established New York as the first FBI office to operate its own Office of Intelligence.
 
In April of 2005 Mr. D'Amuro was appointed the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Giuliani Security & Safety, LLC, a global consulting firm formed by the former Mayor of New York City, Rudolph W. Giuliani.

Over the course of his law enforcement career, Mr. D'Amuro has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations, including the FBI's Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive in the Senior Executive Service. In 2004, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, recognized Mr. D'Amuro's achievements in the areas of law enforcement and counterterrorism by awarding him an honorary Doctorate of Laws.

Mr. D'Amuro currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Decision Sciences International Corporation and has appeared as a senior analyst on CNN.