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VICE ADMIRAL [RET] SEAN A. PYBUS

CHAIRMAN

In 2021, Pybus joined North Rapid Response as chairman where he provides guidance for North Rapid Response in partnership with US Special Operations Forces, DoD, Homeland Security, and Defense, including advising on product development, project management, facilities support, and account services. He is a seasoned Executive Mentor and Strategic Advisor with transferable skills from 30 years in Special Operations including multiple, executive-level military CEO and COO positions. Additionally, Pybus serves on the Board of the Navy Seal Foundation as its chairman, a position he’s held since 2019.

Pybus graduated BUDS Class 105 in December 1979 as one of 50 graduates from an initial class of 160. He took pride in being the Squad and Boat Crew Leader and one of the three fastest students on the infamous BUDS Obstacle Course. Training and command assignments continued with Seal Team 2 and Underwater Demolition Team 12 and then orders to SEAL Team 6 in Norfolk, Virginia. 

In 1985, Pybus was the Ground Commander in Sigonella, Italy for the Achille Lauro operation which became one of the first successful Counter-Terror efforts by the elite US Special Operations Forces. In 1998, Pybus was a distinguished graduate of the Naval War College earning a master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

Pybus served with distinction in multiple Joint Special Operations worldwide from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From 2011 to 2013, as head of Naval Special Warfare Command, he was the commander of all Navy SEALs. He would conclude his 34-year career as Deputy Commander of, the US Special Operations Command.

Pybus received 21 major decorations and awards. They include the Defense Distinguished Service Award, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and multiple awards of the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.