CIA Director John Ratcliffe Joins Prestigious List of Wash100 Award Winners
Executive Mosaic is pleased to introduce John Ratcliffe, newly appointed director of the CIA, as a 2025 Wash100 Award winner. Ratcliffe is being recognized for his critical role in protecting the nation against domestic and foreign threats.
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“John is assuming leadership of the CIA at a crucial time, bringing his national security expertise and no-nonsense ethos,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award. “A former congressman and director of national intelligence, he has been a strong advocate for confronting global threats, increasing transparency and strengthening cybersecurity. As John takes the helm, the CIA’s work with the GovCon sector—especially in AI, cyber, and intelligence tech—will be key to modernizing operations and reinforcing national security.”
Ratcliffe Appointed as Head of the CIA
Ratcliffe was nominated to the role of director of the CIA by then President-Elect Donald Trump in November 2024. In a statement, Trump praised Ratcliffe’s loyalty and his work on exposing Russia’s alleged involvement during the 2016 elections.
“From exposing fake Russian collusion to be a Clinton campaign operation, to catching the FBI’s abuse of Civil Liberties at the FISA Court, John Ratcliffe has always been a warrior for Truth and Honesty with the American Public,” Trump said.
Ratcliffe was confirmed by the Senate in January.
On the day he was sworn in as CIA director, Ratcliffe commented, “it is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the patriotic men and women of the CIA, an agency so vital to America’s national security and one with a culture of unwavering commitment to mission. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve President Trump again and thank him for entrusting me with this tremendous responsibility.”
Ratcliffe’s Career Before the CIA
The intelligence expert also served during President Trump’s first term. From 2020 to 2021, Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence.
In addition to his positions as intelligence leader, Ratcliffe was also elected to represent the 4th Congressional District of Texas during the 114th, 115th and 116th Congress. He stepped back from Congress in 2020 to become DNI.
Outside of the federal government, Ratcliffe built a career as a private practice lawyer and a professor.
Ratcliffe is an experienced public servant who will bring his intelligence and leadership expertise to the CIA, ensuring that the nation is safe. For his past and future achievements, he is awarded the 2025 Wash100 Award.
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