James R. Sisco
James R. Sisco (U.S. Navy, Retired) is the founder and President of ENODO Global, the premier Social Risk advisory firm. Jim draws upon a distinguished 23-year military career in U.S. Marine Corps special operations and Naval Intelligence to lead and manage ENODO. He brings to ENODO a wealth of knowledge and experience in leadership, management, intelligence analysis, national level strategy and policy development, counter-insurgency, and unconventional warfare.
Jim developed a comprehensive understanding of social risk analysis and population-centric engagement through diverse assignments around the world. He immersed himself in foreign cultures to develop in-depth knowledge through practical experience.
Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (’95) and a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University (’05). He also co-authored Left of Bang: The Value of Sociocultural Analysis in Today’s Environment, and is recognized within the intelligence community as a leader in Socio-cultural risk analysis.
His career spans from leading Marine Reconnaissance missions in Operation DESERT STORM to serving as the Military Liaison to Afghanistan President Karzai, where he developed, coordinated and executed Regional engagement tours for President Karzai, his staff, delegates, and distinguished visitors.
His career spans from leading Marine Reconnaissance missions in Operation DESERT STORM to serving as the Military Liaison to Afghanistan President Karzai, where he developed, coordinated and executed Regional engagement tours for President Karzai, his staff, delegates, and distinguished visitors.