Darnelly de Jesus

About Darnelly de Jesus

My career has been defined by responsibility—protecting people, institutions, and critical missions in environments where the margin for error is zero. For more than 25 years, I have led security, investigative, and risk-management programs at the highest levels of the U.S. government and national security enterprise, operating in complex, high-risk environments where decisions carry significant operational, legal, and reputational consequences.Before joining M6 Global Defense, I served in senior executive leadership roles within the U.S. Secret Service, where I directed high-consequence operations spanning executive protection, global investigations, enterprise governance, and organizational readiness. In these roles, I advised senior leaders and principals, oversaw sensitive programs under sustained scrutiny, and ensured operational integrity across rapidly evolving threat landscapes.I am known for strengthening institutions—modernizing security programs, reinforcing accountability, and building organizations that perform reliably under pressure. My leadership experience includes managing global teams, overseeing significant budgets and resources, and making mission-critical decisions where trust, discretion, and execution are paramount.At M6 Global Defense, I apply national-level security principles to help corporations, institutions, and public entities anticipate risk, prevent disruption, and operate with confidence. I partner directly with boards, executive leadership teams, and security leaders to design intelligence-driven, integrated security programs that align protection with business objectives—elevating security from a reactive function to a strategic leadership capability.My approach is grounded in preparation, integrity, and execution. Effective security is rarely visible when it works—but its absence is always felt. My role is to ensure organizations are prepared well before a crisis demands it.Focus at M6 Global Defense• Executive & Enterprise Security Strategy• Protective Intelligence & Threat Assessment• Crisis Leadership & Incident Management• Corporate & Physical Security Programs• Investigations, Compliance & Ethics• Organizational Preparedness & Training• Board & Executive Advisory

Experience

1. Vice President of Global Security

   M6 Global Defense

   Jan 2026 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead M6 Global Defense’s global security strategy, operational execution, and client advisory services, bringing unparalleled expertise in enterprise risk management, protective operations, compliance, crisis readiness, and large-scale organizational leadership across complex threat environments.

Education

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Certificate, Executive Program - Leadership in Crises

• Naval Postgraduate School

  Graduate Certificate, Executive Leaders Program

• Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

  Master of Science - MS, National Security and Resource Strategy

• Drew University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government

• Harvard Kennedy School

  Certificate, Executive Program - Promoting Racial Equity in the Workplace

• American University

  Graduate Certificate, Key Executive Leadership Program

• American University

  Graduate Certificate, Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance