Brandon C. Gregoire
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven executive with 25+ years of leadership across military, government, corporate, and academic sectors. Proven success fostering resilience and leading large teams (500–1,000+), driving strategic transformation and ensuring financial oversight in high-stakes environments. Expertise in regulatory compliance, crisis response, and stakeholder engagement. Deep commitment to accountability in civic service and revitalizing public trust in government.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Transformation Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
01.2022 - Current
- Led seven strategic initiatives across M&A, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.
- Directed two international divestitures (UK & Australia) valued at $75M—completed ahead of schedule.
- Built governance framework for new federal policy impacting 2,500 employees
- Managing 75 stakeholders across a 3-year program transforming client platforms for 22,000 clients, yielding $11M in annual efficiencies.
- Providing strategic guidance on international business expansion initiative and vendor selections.
Adjunct Professor, Intelligence Studies
Tulane University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and taught graduate-level course on intelligence analysis and strategic decision-making.
- Mentored future public-service leaders and embedded curriculum in core Emergency & Security Studies program.
Chief Operating Officer & Plans Officer
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed operations for 1,000-student charter high school in partnership with USMC JROTC.
- Managed $3M budget and 25+ vendor contracts totaling $2.5M with 100% compliance.
- Led COVID-19 response, sustaining 90% attendance and zero major incidents.
- Advised executive leadership on staffing, contracts, and resource optimization.
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.1996 - 01.2019
- Commanded 500-member unit with $1.5M budget and $17.5M in assets; raised readiness to 95%.
- Served as senior intelligence advisor to generals and interagency partners.
- Authored strategic vision and Congressional posture statements for 200,000-member service.
- Drafted legislation and advised on defense policy as Senate Fellow (Sen. Claire McCaskill).
- Assigned to a national level intelligence agency and led crisis watch-center teams and deployed to high-threat zones supporting counter-terror operations.
- Twice embedded with foreign forces in Iraq; credited with thwarting adversary objectives, restoring territorial sovereignty and saving lives, earning the Bronze Start Medal.
- Served as embedded advisor to the FBI in a foreign capital on counter-terror, counter-kidnapping and counter-intelligence operations.
Education
M.A. - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RIA.B. - Classical Latin
Harvard College
Cambridge, MAHigh School Diploma -
Jesuit Hight School
New Orleans, LASkills
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Change management leadership
- Crisis management expertise
- Collaborative project management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Skilled in vendor agreements
- Metrics-based decision-making
- Strategic communication
Timeline
Business Transformation Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor, Intelligence Studies
Tulane University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Chief Operating Officer & Plans Officer
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
01.2019 - 01.2021
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.)
U.S. Marine Corps
01.1996 - 01.2019
M.A. - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
A.B. - Classical Latin
Harvard College
High School Diploma -
Jesuit Hight School
Civic Engagement
- Board Member, Metropolitan Crime Commission
- President’s Advisory Council, Jesuit High School
- Op-Ed Contributor, The Advocate — “Will New Orleans Fight Crime or Give Up…?” (May 17, 2021)
- Candidate, Louisiana State Senate District D (2019)
- Executive Board Member, Gentilly Terrace & Gardens Improvement Association (2019–2021)
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