FACULTY
Paul Kepp
Former Assistant Director, CIA and 34-year veteran of the U.S. intelligence and foreign affairs communities; IWP Adjunct Professor
Former Assistant Director, CIA and 34-year veteran of the U.S. intelligence and foreign affairs communities; IWP Adjunct Professor
Expertise
- Intelligence and Intelligence History
- African Security and Intelligence Issues
- South Asian Affairs
- The French Intelligence Community
- Counterterrorism
- Covert Action
Professional Experience
Mr. Kepp is a career intelligence officer, with 34 years of service in the Central Intelligence Agency Directorate of Operations, and in the foreign service community. The majority of Mr. Kepp’s career was in overseas assignments, including five tours as a CIA chief of station in Africa, South Asia, and Europe. In Washington, Mr. Kepp served as Chief of Operations for the Africa Division in the DO, and as Assistant Director of CIA for South and Central Asia.
Mr. Kepp is a recipient of the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement medal, the Donovan Award, and the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Wheaton College.