Major General (Ret.)
Pete Gallagher
Major General (Retired) Pete Gallagher is a high-performing executive leader with four decades of experience spearheading digital transformation and operational excellence within the United States Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
A trusted advisor with strategic vision and disciplined execution, Pete helps business executives and government leaders at all levels convert complexity into competitive advantage — drawing on the same frameworks that shaped some of the most consequential decisions in national security.
Four Decades of Proven Leadership
Two-Star General
U.S. Army Major General (Retired)
National Security
Decades of service in the Intelligence Community and DoD
Digital Transformation
Led large-scale technology modernization at the Pentagon
Fortune 500
C-suite advisory and executive leadership experience
Executive Coach
Trusted advisor to senior government and business leaders
Thought Leader
Published author on leadership, strategy, and transformation
Where Experience Meets Impact
Strategic Leadership
Forty years of leading complex organizations under pressure — from combat operations to Pentagon policy — gives Pete a battle-tested framework for helping executives make high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence.
National Security & Intelligence
Deep experience inside the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense provides a unique lens on geopolitical risk, information advantage, and the kind of disciplined decision-making that separates good organizations from great ones.
Digital Transformation
Pete led some of the most consequential technology modernization programs in the federal government. He translates those hard-won lessons into practical playbooks for business leaders navigating their own digital transformations.
Executive Coaching & Development
Having developed hundreds of senior leaders across the military and private sector, Pete brings a direct, results-oriented coaching style that accelerates executive performance and builds the leadership bench organizations need to scale.
"Here am I. Send me."
Isaiah 6:8
This verse captures the ethos Pete has carried through every assignment — a willingness to step forward, take responsibility, and lead when it matters most. It is the spirit behind Six Eight Alliance and the standard he holds himself and his clients to.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need a strategic advisor, executive coach, or keynote speaker, Pete brings the clarity and credibility your organization needs.