Admiral Gary Roughead retired from his position as the 29th Chief of Naval Operations in September 2011, after serving in that position for four years. The Chief of Naval Operations is the senior military position in the United States Navy. As Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Roughead stabilized and accelerated ship and aircraft procurement plans and the Navy's capability and capacity in ballistic missile defense and unmanned air and underwater systems. He restructured the Navy to address the challenges and opportunities in cyber operations. Prior to becoming the Chief of Naval Operations, he held six operational commands (including commanding both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets). Admiral Roughead is a Robert and Marion Oster Distinguished Military Fellow at the Hoover Institution. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Extensive career as a senior military officer with the U.S. Navy, including numerous operational commands, as well as leadership positions, most recently as the 29th Chief of Naval Operations Significant expertise in national security, information warfare, cyber operations and global security issues Broad experience in leadership and matters of global relations, particularly in the Pacific region, Europe and the Middle East Experience with talent development and management SELECTED DIRECTORSHIPS AND MEMBERSHIPS Member of the Board of Directors of Maersk Line, Limited Trustee of the Dodge and Cox Funds Trustee of Johns Hopkins University Member of the Board of Managers of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation