Rafael Borrás

The Honorable Rafael Borrás is currently the President/CEO of the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council, leading an association of industry-leading firms supporting the homeland security sector of the federal government. Most recently, he was an executive with A.T. Kearney (2014 – 2020), leading domestic security transformation, efforts predominantly in the Middle East. Mr. Borrás was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security. He was also appointed by the President to serve as Acting Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of DHS in September 2013. Prior to his appointment with DHS, Mr. Borrás served as a Vice President and corporate officer with URS Corporation, a global engineering services firm from 2000 – 2010, responsible for multiple P&L groups and major public and private infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. Prior to joining URS, Mr. Borrás served in senior executive positions with multiple federal agencies and local governments. He is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. He received the lifetime distinguished service award from the Homeland Security and Defense Business Council for his transformation success at DHS.