Brett Bruen

Brett Bruen has spent 12 years of his life dedicated to being a US diplomat. Specialising in strategic communications, Brett has influenced a number of cases surrounding crisis and conflict. Brett’s most prominent position was the Director of Global Engagement at the White House. Whilst in this role, Brett dedicated his time to developing a number of programmes. Such include the United States Governments’ global entrepreneurship, international media, crisis communications and public diplomacy programmes. With 12 years of experience in such a high profile and demanding position, Brett is now valued as a leading expert in all things counter-crisis. In particular, he is a leading expert in counter-crisis management theory, a theory which he invented whilst part of the US National Security Council.

In 2014 Brett played a significant role in the US Government’s response to Russian propaganda, commended for his “visionary leadership”. Brett continued to impress with his visionary leadership, later creating the Let Girls Learn campaign when 200 girls were kidnapped in Nigeria. Brett’s work within diplomatic services has seen him travel the world, from the Ivory Coast and Iraq to Zambia and Venezuela it is without a doubt that Brett has gained invaluable life experiences. Currently, Brett is working as President of the Global Situation Room. The Global Situation Room helps it’s clients to navigate a series of complex communication challenges that they may face.

Here Brett puts into practise the time he spent in communications with the US Government, drawing on his expertise to benefit all clients. Additionally, Brett uses his crisis expertise at Georgetown University, delivering classes in crisis communications. Alongside work at the Global Situation Room and Georgetown University, Brett also dedicates some of his time to column writing for Business Insider. High regarded as an intelligent individual, Brett is frequently called upon to speak to some of the largest media outlets worldwide. He often shares his opinion regarding world events, putting his expertise formed in US diplomat services in practice. Brett has also forged a name as a reputable public speaker and is the perfect candidate to speak at a range of corporate events and conferences.