Wes Wheeler

Strategic Advisor in Enterprise Resilience, Crisis Management, and Security Operations

Wes Wheeler is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of leadership in enterprise resilience, crisis response, and global security. As a former Assistant Director of the FBI,
Wes brings firsthand experience managing complex threats, protecting critical assets, and leading large-scale teams under pressure. He has advised senior U.S. government leaders,
briefed the National Security Council, and testified before Congress—earning a reputation as a trusted strategist in high- stakes environments.

Wes has led enterprise-wide crisis operations across the FBI, overseeing 850+ personnel and a $185M budget spanning aviation, tactical response, hazardous devices, and behavioral threat assessment. He previously served as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office, directing over 1,000 personnel across cyber, criminal, and national security investigations. His career includes leading global readiness programs, managing counter-UAS strategy, and spearheading cross-sector initiatives in leadership
development and advanced technologies like quantum computing. Now in private consulting, Wes helps organizations strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and ensure operational continuity in an increasingly unpredictable world. He partners with clients to design adaptive strategies, streamline crisis response, and build cohesive leadership frameworks—bringing clarity, confidence, and
coordination to moments that matter most.

Core Areas of Focus
 Enterprise Resilience & Business Continuity
 Crisis & Incident Management
 Global Security Operations
 Emergency Preparedness & Response
 Threat Intelligence & Risk Mitigation
 Strategic Planning & Organizational Change
 Public-Private Partnerships
 Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

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