Thomas Bussiere

Biography

Thomas A. Bussiere is a Senior Advisor to CNQ Global Advisors, a global geopolitical and strategic advisory firm chaired by former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Bussiere is a senior executive leader with more than 40 years of experience directing complex global operations, leading large-scale organizations, and managing high-stakes strategic initiatives. He most recently served as a U.S. Air Force General and Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, where he led over 33,000 personnel responsible for national-level execution of strategic operations, enterprise risk management, capital asset optimization, and multi-billion-dollar system modernizations supporting global security objectives.

Throughout his career, Bussiere held multiple senior executive roles overseeing multinational operations, advanced technology programs, and enterprise transformation efforts. He directed organizations responsible for global operations centers, large distributed workforces, and highly regulated, high-reliability systems. His leadership experience includes serving as a senior deputy within a major unified command, where he helped oversee strategic planning, operations integration, and coordination across multiple government agencies and international partners.

Bussiere has extensive experience in organizational leadership, operational excellence, and safety and compliance oversight. He led major operational units equivalent to large business divisions, with responsibility for performance, workforce development, and execution in dynamic and high-pressure environments. He also served in key advisory roles at the executive level, contributing to strategy, policy development, and enterprise-wide decision-making.

Earlier in his career, he built deep expertise in operations, training, and technology integration, including leadership roles in advanced programs and innovation initiatives. He has significant experience leading teams through complex operational challenges, including international deployments and joint, multi-organizational environments.

A highly experienced operator and leader, Bussiere logged over 3,400 flight hours in multiple advanced aircraft and led numerous real-world operational missions. His career reflects a consistent record of leading high-performing teams, managing risk, and delivering results in complex, mission-critical environments.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and multiple graduate degrees in operational and strategic studies. He has also completed executive leadership programs focused on organizational performance, innovation, and senior-level decision-making.