"With 19 years of service in Europe—one of the longest tenures among senior U.S. Army leaders—Matthew possesses unmatched geographic expertise in the European Command (EUCOM) and Transatlantic region."
Matt Van Wagenen is a retired U.S. General and NATO officer whose purpose is to challenge institutional inertia, sharpen strategic clarity, and help the Alliance train, think, and modernize as it intends to fight. He brings operational experience, candor, and disciplined refinement to move leaders at every echelon toward better decisions. He partners exclusively with institutions and companies committed to strengthening the Alliance responsibly, ethically, and with a long‑term view of collective security.
Meet Matthew Van Wagenen
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