The Chertoff Group Expands With New Office in San Francisco

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm founded by Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in San Francisco.  Founded in 2009, The Chertoff Group provides consulting, business development, and merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory services for clients in the security, defense and government services industries.

"We are excited to be expanding our presence in Silicon Valley - the heart of innovation and home to so many truly transformative technologies," said Michael Chertoff, Chairman of The Chertoff Group.  "This office will enable us to share our analysis and insight in the homeland security, defense and intelligence space with this unique community that is developing many of the critical technologies needed to confront today's global security challenges.  Our team has helped an array of companies grow and meet their business objectives especially in the federal and international markets and we look forward to continuing this work on the West Coast."

Brian White, Managing Director at The Chertoff Group, will oversee the San Francisco office and its continued growth throughout the region and in Asia.   Mr. White specializes in providing strategic advice on M&A activity as well as on issues relating to cyber security, border and supply chain security, and international homeland security matters.  

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