The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Innovation, Security, and Civility
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Douglas Smith, former Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and current Global Head of Public Affairs at The Nuclear Company, dives into the deep intersections of public policy, national security, innovation, and business. From stories behind the launch of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry to cybersecurity risks in private equity and the role of government in advancing green tech, Smith underscores the necessity of collaboration across sectors. He reflects on the fading art of civil discourse, the dangers of institutional knowledge loss, and the enduring value of relationships over transactions in leadership, governance, and capital markets.
About Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith
Global Head of Public Affairs & Managing Director, MENA, The Nuclear Company
The Honorable Douglas A. Smith is the Global Head of Public Affairs and Managing Director for the Middle East at The Nuclear Company, where he leads international government relations, public affairs strategy, and regional expansion across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Previously, Smith was appointed by President Barack Obama as Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he advised on policy impact across 22 divisions, led delegations to 40+ countries, and spearheaded the launch of Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, and the APEC Business Travel Card. He coordinated interagency emergency response after the 2010 Haiti earthquake and 2011 Japan tsunami. Before DHS, Smith managed Fortune 100 client relationships as EVP at MWW PR, led the winning Chicago 2016 Olympics bid at T Street Partners, managed the U.S. Army 'Army of One' account at Leo Burnett, and served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Press Secretary at HUD. A serial entrepreneur and recognized global expert on national security and business, Smith serves on the boards of Plymouth Rock Technologies (Chairman), Social Mobile, and the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force. He holds degrees in International Relations and Asian Studies from Beloit College and the School for International Training in Thailand.
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