Wendy Bashnan’s robust global security experience matches her level of humility and down-to-earth personality. Bashnan spent decades with the Diplomatic Security Service, having spent time in Belgium, Iraq, China, Venezuela, Egypt and Eritrea. In addition to working across the globe, Bashnan also held senior leadership roles with the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), ranging from leading more than 900 employees as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Training to serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Security for NATO in Belgium.
It was no surprise that Bashnan made a smooth transition from government leadership to corporate leadership, first as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Nielsen. More recently, Bashnan has taken the helm as Director of Security and Fire Protection at Scout Motors, where she has the opportunity to put her creative and innovative skills to a “greenfield” of work on a daily basis.