Carson Gemignani

About Carson Gemignani

Results-driven executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in driving operational efficiency, scaling global businesses, and overseeing large-scale multi-site operations. Adept at leading organizations through strategic transitions, optimizing business performance, and fostering growth across complex, decentralized environments. Proven track record in managing profit and loss (P&L), overseeing mergers and acquisitions, and leading high-impact initiatives that align business strategies with long-term vision to maximize profitability and scalability. Expertise spans across governance, operations management, business development, and team leadership, with a focus on enterprise solutions, government contracting, and international markets.

Experience

1. Country Manager

   Cherokee Federal

   Aug 2025 — Present · AE

   Leading a 40-person, multi-disciplinary team in Abu Dhabi to deliver mission-critical diplomatic support services, optimize operations, and enhance service delivery for the U.S. Mission in the UAE.

Education

• American University

  Bachelors Degree, International Relations

  1999 — 2002

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Masters Degree, Global Security Studies

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Government
• Program Management
• Conflict Management
• Intercultural Training
• Training
• International Relations
• Analysis
• Management
• Afghanistan
• Civil Society
• Africa
• Government Contracting
• Negotiation
• Procurement
• Democracy
• Capacity Building
• Team Building
• Logistics
• Policy
• Defense
• Conflict
• International Development
• Leadership
• Security Clearance
• Democratization
• Ngos
• Policy Analysis
• Military
• Operational Planning
• Peacebuilding
• Leadership Development
• Counterterrorism
• Budgets
• Foreign Affairs
• Multicultural
• International Security
• Police
• Security Management
• Report Writing