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Patrick J. Murphy

Today, Patrick serves as Executive Director of the Geopolitical Advisors unit at Hilco Global, where he guides senior leaders and boards as they navigate the complexities of global risk, cross-border strategy and enterprise transformation. 

At the same time, he teaches at Wharton, inspiring the next generation of business leaders, and hosts the top performing show on Yahoo Finance, where he provides actionable personal finance insights to active duty military and veterans.

Throughout his career, Patrick has moved beyond titles to build impact: he drives purpose-aligned leadership, bridges sectors, and shapes resilient organizations. He believes that in today’s fast-changing world, the greatest advantage lies in connecting diverse domains — business, policy and service — into one strategic narrative.

Patrick’s foundation is built on service: he enlisted in the U.S. Army at 19, served two combat deployments, and later led the U.S. Army as Acting Secretary overseeing more than 1.3 million people. These experiences drive his no-excuse leadership style, his passion for mission, and his dedication to translating front-line lessons into board-room advantage.