"Complex, sophisticated terrorist organizations require complex, sophisticated solutions-this much Admiral Eric Olson, Former Commander of US Special Operations Command, knows to be true.

Eric Olson is the President of ETO Group, LLC, an independent consulting firm that supports a wide range of private and public sector organizations.

Olson retired from the United States Navy as an Admiral in 2011, after more than 38 years of military service. He served in special operations units throughout his career and was engaged in several contingency operations and commanded at every level.

Olson's military career culminated as the Head of the United States Special Operations Command, where he was responsible for the mission readiness and deployment of all Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Special Operations Forces. In this capacity, he led over 60,000 people and managed an annual budget in excess of ten billion dollars. His duties required a significant amount of interagency and international collaboration.