Sean Liedman

Sean Liedman is a seasoned leader in military aviation and strategic defense, currently serving as the Senior Director for Navy & International Programs. Previously, they held significant roles, including Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron EIGHT and Patrol & Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN, overseeing large teams and multi-billion dollar assets. They contributed to the P-8A Poseidon acquisition program while serving as a Maritime Patrol & Reconnaissance Aircraft Requirements Officer with the Navy Staff. Sean has engaged in advocacy and strategic analysis as a Military Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and an Adjunct Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval War College, Sean's expertise spans both operational leadership and international affairs.