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Pentagon Taps Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg To Lead Defense Innovation Board

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

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Pentagon Taps Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg To Lead Defense Innovation Board

Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of New York City, gives his remarks during Veterans Day activities at Madison Square Park in New York City on Nov. 11, 2011. Photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, has been named as the next chair of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Board. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby told reporters Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin selected Bloomberg “to leverage his experience and strategic insights on innovation, business and public service.” “Mr. Bloomberg, as you all know, is an entrepreneur and a leader who served three terms as the mayor of New York City, will bring a wealth of experience in technology, innovation,…

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