Where did Jeff Kruse go to school?

Jeff Kruse studied at National War College (Master of Science - MS, National Security Studies); U.S. Naval War College (Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Strategic Studies); National Intelligence University (Master of Science - MS, Strategic Intelligence).

Jeff Kruse

Investor

Senior Advisor – National Security; Lieutenant General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

About

Jeff Kruse is a retired Lieutenant General and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency with more than 34 years of military service. He currently serves as a Strategic Advisor at New Vista Capital and brings expertise in national security, enterprise risk management, cyber security, and large-scale organizational leadership. His background includes experience with government policy, defense acquisition, and operations across the public and private sectors.

Experience

New Vista CapitalStrategic Advisorcurrent2026 — present
growth{period}Strategic Client Advisorcurrent2026 — present
25OriginsFounder & CEOcurrent2026 — presentAlexandria, Virginia, United States
Department of DefenseLieutenant General (Ret)1990 — 2025
Defense Intelligence AgencyDirector2024 — 2025
Director of National IntelligenceSenior Executive2020 — 2023
U.S. Indo-Pacific CommandSenior Director2016 — 2018

Skills & more

Consulting2Geopolitics2Investment StrategiesNational Security2Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)Enterprise Risk ManagementInternational RelationsFiduciary ManagementIntelligence

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy — MIT Sloan Executive Education

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Colleagues at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Ben Story

Investor at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Brando Brandolini d'Adda

Investor at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Carole N. House

Former White House National Security Council Special Advisor; Former Chair, CFTC Technology Advisory Committee at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Chris Cassidy

NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Chuck Corcoran

Major General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Dan Hart

Former CEO Virgin Orbit at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Daniel Fata

Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Dave Kumashiro

Brigadier General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeff Kruse?: Jeff Kruse is a retired Lieutenant General and former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency with more than 34 years of military service. He currently serves as a Strategic Advisor at New Vista Capital and brings expertise in national security, enterprise risk management, cyber security, and large-scale organizational leadership. His background includes experience with government policy, defense acquisition, and operations across the public and private sectors.
Where does Jeff Kruse work?: Jeff Kruse is Senior Advisor – National Security; Lieutenant General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITAL.
Where did Jeff Kruse go to school?: Jeff Kruse studied at National War College (Master of Science - MS, National Security Studies); U.S. Naval War College (Master of Arts - MA, National Security and Strategic Studies); National Intelligence University (Master of Science - MS, Strategic Intelligence).

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Also attended National Intelligence University3

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Defense Intelligence Agency6

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