Nancy Morgan Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
October 08 2024 - 7:56AM
Business Wire
Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran-owned
and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Nancy
Morgan to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence
Group.
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Nancy Morgan joins Academy Securities as a seasoned expert in
national security, data strategy, and technological innovation.
During her 36 years of US Federal Government service, she held
several executive leadership roles at the Central Intelligence
Agency and most recently served as the US Intelligence Community
Chief Data Officer. Since her retirement from government service in
2022, she has provided strategic guidance to several organizations
including The Cantellus Group and SambaNova Systems, leveraging her
expertise to shape the future of AI and data governance. Ms. Morgan
is deeply committed to mentoring women in STEM fields, actively
supporting initiatives that foster the next generation of industry
leaders. She is also a frequent public speaker, sharing her
insights on data ethics, AI, and empowering women in the tech
industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nancy Morgan to our Advisory Board,”
stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “Her unparalleled
expertise in national security, AI, and information technology,
along with her proven leadership, will greatly benefit our team as
we continue to innovate and grow.”
Ms. Morgan commented on joining the firm: “I am honored to join
veteran-led Academy Securities. Now more than ever we need to
understand the intersection between the rapidly evolving
geopolitical landscape and market forces. To maintain competitive
advantage, organizations need to fully leverage public and private
sector expertise to find innovative ways to meet today’s challenges
and be poised to seize opportunities for growth.”
Ms. Morgan holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from
American University and a Bachelor of Arts in International
Relations and French from Colgate University. She plays a prominent
role as a member of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA), earning
the organization’s Leader of the Year Award in 2023. She has
additionally been named one of 2024’s Most Influential People in
Data by DataIQ100 USA and as a Cyber and Tech Center Visiting
Fellow at the National Security Institute.
“Nancy Morgan’s distinguished career and expertise make her a
great addition to our Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s President
Phil McConkey. “Her insights come at a crucial time as data,
technology, and AI continue to shape and transform the economic
landscape.”
About Academy Securities
Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a
preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital
markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel,
fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had
intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth
financial services experience in global capital markets. We are
mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of
accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our
clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 veteran
owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE,
SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client
base served by a national platform with offices in New York,
Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin,
Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is
available at www.academysecurities.com.
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