Peter F. Atherton

Division Director, Investment and Economic Analysis, Global Investment and Economic Security @United States Department Of War

VA, US

Conducts comprehensive analysis and research on financial transactions to identify threats and vulnerabilities resulting from foreign ownership and/or investment in US companies, Critical and Emerging Technology (CETs), critical infrastructure, and co-location concerns. Evaluates the effects of technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) loss in the context of foreign investment.• Leads a cross functional economic security team developing tactics, techniques and procedures to address malign foreign investment. • Authored GIES’ due diligence process - a comprehensive manual detailing the process for identifying and mitigating malign foreign investment and adversarial capital.• Supervises a team of thirteen contract analysts and one Presidential Management Fellow, providing guidance and expertise in financial intelligence analysis.• Leads the CFIUS Non-Notified team, overseeing complex business transactions and mitigating risks to the DoD.• Recognized as a \"thought leader\" in identifying and assessing CFIUS non-notified transactions. • Trained contract financial intelligence analysts on identifying malign foreign investment trends and assessing complex business transactions for potential risks to the DoD.• Developed strong relationships with internal DoD organizations and external organizations, demonstrating expertise in conducting \"Key Leader Engagements\" to influence policies and negotiate favorable outcomes.• Conducted comprehensive analysis and research on business transactions for possible FOCI risks, exceeding all metrics and deliverables. • Represent DoD equities as a key member of the CFIUS non-notified interagency group (ICEBERG), Quantum Computing Consortium, and biotechnology working groups, working groups.• Participate in associated specialized working groups related to the transfer of dual-use, emerging/foundational technologies.

Bridgewater State University

BS, Poli Sci