John Neal

John Neal serves as the Vice-President of the Space Industry Council at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where responsibilities include establishing the council and representing aerospace and space-focused member companies. Previously, John held key roles at UiPath, Planet, NXP Semiconductors, FIDO Alliance, and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, providing expertise in space policy, government affairs, and technology legislation. John's extensive experience includes leadership in cybersecurity at the FBI and management roles in consulting and technical support at Symantec Corporation, BearingPoint, and MicroStrategy. Academic qualifications include a BA in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, and further studies in Russian and terrorism at the Defense Language Institute and the University of St Andrews.