Sean Cairncross | |
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United States National Cyber Director | |
Nominee | |
Assumed office TBD | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Harry Coker |
Chief Executive Officer of theMillennium Challenge Corporation | |
In office June 24, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Succeeded by | Mahmoud Bah (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Sean Stuart Cairncross (1974-07-12)July 12, 1974 (age 50) Ramsey, Minnesota,U.S.[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Cambridge New York University School of Law |
Sean Stuart Cairncross (born July 12, 1974) is an American politician, lawyer and businessman. He is a member of theRepublican Party.
Cairncross was born inRamsey, Minnesota.[2] His family was raised as members of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2] He studied atUniversity of Cambridge and atNew York University School of Law.
Cairncross was the chief executive officer of theMillennium Challenge Corporation from 2019 to 2020. He was a senior adviser to U.S. PresidentDonald Trump during his first presidency.[3][4][5] He was the chief operating officer for theRepublican National Committee.
Cairncross was nominated by PresidentDonald Trump to be theNational Cyber Director on February 11, 2025.[6]