John J. Hamre

John Hamre was elected CSIS president and CEO in January 2000. Before joining CSIS, he served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (1997-1999) and Under Secretary of Defense (comptroller) (1993-1997). Before serving in the Department of Defense, Hamre worked for ten years as a professional staff member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. From 1978 to 1984, Hamre served in the Congressional Budget Office, where he became its Deputy Assistant Director for National Security and International Affairs. Hamre received his Ph.D from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University.