Kevin Brand

Defense Analyst / National Security Consultant (Freelance) providing in-depth analysis and market insights for select high net worth clients

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About

Bloomberg L.P. National Security and Defense Policy Analyst providing context for Executive and Legislative branch policy decisions and national security establishment trends that affect markets and sectors at Bloomberg Intelligence, Bloomberg's research group. 30-year Navy veteran having served on and commanded ships overseas and on both coasts ranging from Combat Logistics Force (CLF) and diving and salvage to cruisers and destroyers. Over 12 years experience working Naval, Military, and U.S. National Security strategy, planning, and policy development for the Indo-Pacific region with Joint and Interagency partners. CNO's 2018-2019 Senior Visiting Military Fellow to the Council on Foreign Relations.

Experience

  • Defense Analyst / National Security Consultant at Freelance
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Defense Policy Analyst at Bloomberg LP
    Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Bloomberg Intelligence is Bloomberg LP's research arm providing data-driven analysis and research of industries and global markets and insights into company fundamentals.

  • OPNAV Staff at US Navy
    Jul 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Fellow at Council on Foreign Relations
    Sep 2018 - Jul 2019 · 11 mos

    Visiting Fellow focused on Foreign Policy and National Security implications for the United States in Asia. Lecturer and guest panelist on Military Affairs, Military Operations, and National Security matters.

  • Assistant Deputy Director at The Joint Staff
    Jul 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Assistant Deputy Director for Asian Politico-Military Affairs for Director, Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J5), Joint Chiefs of Staff. Served as the Joint Staff representative to the National Security Council and Interagency partners for a 41 Country portfolio focused on South, Southeast, Central, and Northeast Asia.