Jetson Turquiello

✅ “Senior Strategic Leader – Defense, Intelligence & Government Relations” - Jetson Turquiello is a senior professional in Defense, Security, and Business Development with over 34 years of experience in strategic leadership, capability development, and international cooperation. Based in Brasília and fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, he combines extensive operational military experience with strong expertise in project management and defense solutions. He holds a Doctorate in Military Sciences – Security and National Defense from the Escola de Comando e Estado-Maior do Exército and an Executive MBA in International Project Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas in partnership with the University of California. He also earned master’s degrees in Military Operations and National Security and completed advanced studies at the Escola Superior de Guerra. He graduated in Military Sciences from Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras and holds a degree in Physical Education from Escola de Educação Física do Exército. Throughout his career, Jetson has held key command and advisory positions, including Aide-de-Camp to the Army Commander and Security Advisor to the Minister of Defense. He commanded mechanized and logistics military organizations and served in liaison and staff roles, gaining extensive experience in operational planning and institutional coordination. He has strong experience in strategic defense programs and technology-driven initiatives, contributing to projects such as the Brazilian Combatant System, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and the Integrated Border Monitoring System (SISFRON). His work involved stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, and support for the acquisition and implementation of advanced defense solutions. Jetson also has significant international experience. He served as an instructor for the Colombian Armed Forces and represented Brazil in multinational environments, including activities with the United Nations. He also contributed to security planning and coordination efforts for major events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup. His core competencies include:• Defense and security business development• Strategic programs and project management• Border security and surveillance systems• Institutional and government relations• Intelligence and operational planningJetson Turquiello brings a strategic vision and results-oriented approach to complex defense and security challenges, with a strong focus on innovation, partnerships, and capability development.