Michelle DiGruttolo
Michelle DiGruttolo is a powerhouse in geopolitical intelligence, leadership and strategic planning with a career spanning over three thrilling decades. As the visionary founder and lead advisor at Sage Raven Advisory, Michelle is the go-to expert for C-suite executives and boards seeking guidance on navigating the intricate landscapes of geopolitical, national security, cyber, and emerging technology risks that shape the pulse of global operations, investments, and strategic visions.
Recognized for delivering valuable insights on pressing worldwide issues, before launching Sage Raven, Michelle co-founded a groundbreaking professional services consulting firm, where she honed her craft in technology-enabled geopolitical consulting, winning accolades for delivering game-changing insights to clients across diverse industries from energy to finance, manufacturing to mining, and technology.
Michelle is a dedicated business and geopolitical strategist with a reputation for recognizing and understanding the intricate connections between politics, economics, and business. With over 20 years as a strategic intelligence officer in the U.S. Army, Michelle's leadership in pivotal intelligence domains, including collection, analysis, and presentation, sets the stage for her unmatched expertise. Her tenure as a former Daily Intelligence Briefer to President Obama solidifies her reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic mastermind.
A true influencer in decision-making circles, Michelle has wielded her analytical prowess to shape critical discussions in the White House, the Cabinet, Congress, and the Pentagon. Drawing on her vast intelligence background, she has crafted and delivered high-impact executive briefings on a spectrum of national security threats, from terrorism and cyber warfare to the proliferation of advanced technologies and weapons capabilities of global players like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.