Feb 5, 2021
Rob Richer is a highly regarded advisor to international
executives and global government leaders including several heads of
state. Rob has a well informed perspective on international risks
and opportunities and an ability to analyze and distill
observations in a way that is meaningful for your decision making
process. In this OODAcast we cover the current state of global and
domestic affairs, key leadership and decision-making lessons
learned derived from Rob’s extensive CIA career.
As a bonus, we talk to Rob about how the character Mitch Rapp is
based upon him. Rapp is the main character in a 18 book series by
the late bestselling author Vince Flynn. One of the books was also
produced into the film American
Assassin.
Rob Richer retired in November 2005 from the Central
Intelligence Agency as the Associate Deputy Director for Operations
(ADDO). Prior to his assignment as the ADDO in 2004, Richer was the
Chief of the Near East and South Asia Division, responsible for
Clandestine Service Operations throughout the Middle East and South
Asia.
Mr. Richer has been awarded numerous awards and commendations
from a number of foreign governments. Additionally during his
Agency career, he has received commendations and awards to include
the Intelligence Commendation Medal in both 1993 and 1996; the
Director’s Award in 2004 and in March 2006, Mr. Richer was awarded
the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal.
Additional Information:
A State of Mind: Faith and the
CIA
The Spymasters: How the CIA Directors Shape
History and the Future
