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“To me, particularly in my current role, leadership means holding fast to the Constitution and to ethical principles, even when doing so is unpopular or inconvenient. True leadership requires listening to dissent, protecting those who raise concerns, and guiding others in a way that honors both integrity and humanity. It is not about blind obedience but about ensuring that justice and accountability remain at the center of every mission.”

Biography

Matt Reynolds is a Special Agent in the San Francisco Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Matt focuses on counterintelligence matters, particularly economic espionage targeting frontier artificial intelligence labs in the U.S. Matt has served in the FBI since 2011 and, in addition to counterintelligence, has worked complex financial crimes investigations, including various investment fraud and insider trading investigations. Matt is also an FBI certified crisis negotiator, providing high-risk negotiation services including assisting on international kidnappings of American citizens. Prior to joining the Bureau, Matt served in the public accounting industry for 7 years, most notably at the global accounting firm PwC. Matt is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Matt lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Meghan, and his children, Maeve and Connor.

Positions

  • - Special Agent, FBI