Illuminating the Path to Success: Lesson from Desert Spider Interrogations –Thursday Evening - The 9th Annual CEO Summit with George Piro
With the spotlight on him, hear from retired FBI Special Agent George Piro on his leadership experience as he spent 7 months interrogating Sadam Hussein. Through trust building, communication, teamwork and a focus on integrity, George accomplished his Operation Desert Spider mission.
Born in Lebanon, sworn in as a US citizen at 17, and served his country for 37 years George's commitment to excellence has won many accolades and awards. No honor was greater than when George was selected as the team leader and interrogator for the FBI team responsible for the interrogation of Saddam Hussein, one of the most brutal dictators of our modern times. This marked the first time in FBI history that the FBI interrogated a significant head of state in his own home country.
George’s inspiring story will detail what it takes to pursue one’s goals despite the challenges we all face and the important traits to overcome those challenges to achieve our dreams.
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George Piro is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, presenter, and leadership instructor. As way of background, George was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. When he was 12 years old, he and his family were extremely fortunate to escape the civil war engulfing Lebanon to seek a new life in the United States. His parents served as examples of courage, discipline, hard work, and, most importantly, unwavering determination. This has played heavily in George’s success in life and within each organization in which he has served.
George became a U.S. citizen at 17 and served his country for approximately 37 years. Despite his circumstances, he had the will and determination to push himself to excel. George’s aspirations led him to not only be accepted but to complete a graduate degree from Georgetown University. Professionally, he recently retired as the Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Field Office. His career spanned over 30 years in federal and local law enforcement.
George is a proven, highly accomplished leader who has demonstrated a wide array of distinct capabilities leading major crises, complex criminal and national security investigations, and large-scale events. Most notably, George was selected as the team leader and interrogator for the FBI team responsible for the interrogation of Saddam Hussein, one of the most brutal dictators of our modern times. This marked the first time in FBI history that the FBI interrogated a significant head of state in his own home country. During this time, George spent seven months leading the interrogation of Saddam Hussein and other key figures within the former Iraqi regime. At the time, George had only five years of experience as a special agent in the FBI.
Over the course of his FBI career, George received numerous awards for his intelligence and law enforcement service, including the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, the FBI Director's Award for Excellence, ADL’s Blue Shield Award for Counter-Terrorism Excellence, multiple FBI Combat Theater Awards, and the FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement for life-saving action. George was privileged to have had one of the most unique, distinguished careers, retiring as one of the most decorated special agents in FBI history, recognized as the 5th greatest special agent in FBI history.
His motivational presentation will inspire and provide a roadmap for success in the face of challenges. George will share the values that helped him succeed not only in his law enforcement career but also as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. His discipline and hard work led him to be featured in Muscle and Fitness and, more importantly, to win the 2022 IBJJF World No-Gi Championship. George believes that “everyone wants to be a champion, but not everyone is willing to put in the hard work.” There is no one perfect way, no easy path toward success. There are common characteristics shared by great leaders and champions—most of these traits are present in everyone but must be developed by the individual.
George’s inspiring story will detail what it takes to pursue one’s goals despite the challenges we all face and the important traits needed to overcome those challenges to achieve our dreams.