Michael S. Rogers

Michael S. Rogers is a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Public Private Initiative, while also contributing as an expert to the McCrary Institute's cyber and critical infrastructure security initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree from Auburn University
• Master's degree in National Security
• Distinguished Graduate, National War College
• Graduate of Highest Distinction, Naval War College
• MIT Seminar XXI Fellow
• Harvard Senior Executive in National Security Alumnus

His research focuses on practical applications at the intersection of cyber security, national security, and critical infrastructure protection, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration between government, military, and private industry. Rogers leverages his extensive operational experience to develop real-world solutions for global cyber threats and policy frameworks, with particular expertise in international cyber policy development and public-private partnerships.

As a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor, he actively shapes the Public Private Initiative's research agenda, advising corporate leaders in finance, telecommunications, and technology sectors while engaging global academic and business audiences on emerging cyber challenges and strategic responses.