Neil Wiley
Neil Wiley OBE is an American intelligence official and military veteran, serving as Principal Executive in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) since May 13, 2020.[1][2]
Neil Wiley | |
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| 5th Principal Executive of National Intelligence | |
| Assumed office May 26, 2020 Acting: May 13, 2020 – May 26, 2020 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Director | Richard Grenell (acting) John Ratcliffe Avril Haines |
| Preceded by | Susan M. Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Spouse(s) | Alison Michelli |
| Education | University of Maryland Baltimore County (BS) |
| Civilian awards | Exceptional Civilian Service Medal (DIA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1983-2003 |
| Military awards |  DIA Director's Award |
Early life and education
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Wiley attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he studied Biological Sciences, Ancient History and Classical Languages. Wiley is married to the former Alison Michelli, a writer.[3]
Career
Wiley has held a large number of leadership positions in a wide variety of intelligence roles. As one example, he was the Director of Analysis at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he led their all-source analytic effort. Additionally, Wiley served the country in many different capacities prior to that:
- As the DIA Principal Deputy Director for Analysis
- DIA Chief of the Defense Technology and Long-Range Analysis Office
- Chief, of the Military Forces Analysis Office.
On top of the above, Wiley has been critical in international intelligence efforts, having served at the United States European Command's Joint Analysis Center in various roles including Deputy Director of Intelligence.[4] Wiley served in the United States Navy from 1983 through 2003, initially in uniform as a Surface Line Officer and, later, out of uniform as an Intelligence Officer.[5]
Awards and honors
- The Presidential Rank Award-Meritorious Senior Executive
- The DIA Director's Award
- The DIA Exceptional Civilian Service Medal
- Named an honorary officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for service as US Liaison Officer to PJHQ and recognized as instrumental in US Britain relations.[6]
References
- https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/item/2116-acting-dni-grenell-names-neil-wiley-odni-s-principal-executive
- https://washingtonexec.com/2020/05/career-intelligence-officer-neil-wiley-named-odni-principal-executive/#.Xw4_w21KjIU
- https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/Neil_Wiley_BIO_v_final_1.pdf
- https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/13/politics/odni-grenell-intelligence-community-deputy-neil-wiley/index.html
- "Civilian Intell Vet Neil Wiley Named ODNI Principal Executive; Richard Grenell Quoted". GovCon Wire. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- https://potomacofficersclub.com/neil-wiley-odnis-principal-executive/
Further reading
- Marquardt, Alex; Cohen, Zachary. "Trump's acting intel chief taps career officer as top deputy ahead of expected departure". CNN. Retrieved 2020-06-29.