Retired General Paul M. Nakasone is the former Director of the NSA and an active board member at multiple companies, including OpenAI. He joined the Armadin Board in 2026.
A retired four-star general, General Nakasone comes from a family with three generations of Army service. He dedicated nearly 40 years to the military, culminating as Director of the NSA and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command. He also pioneered a strategy of “persistent engagement” and public-private partnerships to actively confront cyber adversaries.
Since retiring, General Nakasone has focused on shaping the next generation of national security leaders. He helped to found the Institute of National Security at Vanderbilt University, emphasizing the need for professionals with expertise in technology, policy, and critical thinking.
He serves on the Board of Directors of OpenAI as well as the External Advisory Council to JPMorgan Chase’s Security Resiliency Initiative, a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan to invest in key national security industries. General Nakasone is also on the Board of Directors of Neuberger Berman Mutual Funds, Witness AI, and Armadin. He is a prominent speaker on national security, disruptive technologies, and leadership nationwide.
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