Brigadier General Rob Spalding

Brigadier General (USAF, ret.) Rob Spalding is the CEO of SEMPRE, a company redefining secure, mission-critical communications for military, government and enterprise. As a national security strategist and technology innovator, Spalding focuses on strengthening U.S. resilience against modern threats like information warfare and digital infrastructure vulnerabilities. His work in secure communications, 5G and data sovereignty is shaping the future of defense and critical infrastructure. 

As Senior Director for Strategy at the National Security Council (NSC), Spalding was the chief architect of the national security strategy, as well as the U.S. policy to protect 5G networks from foreign influence, reshaping global security strategy. He also served as the Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, advising leaders on China's strategy and ambitions.

A former B-2 stealth bomber pilot, Spalding served as operations group commander and vice-wing commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, overseeing U.S. nuclear deterrence operations. His experience integrating advanced technology into military strategy informs his leadership at SEMPRE, where he is building cyber-resilient digital infrastructure. 

Spalding is the author of Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept and War Without Rules: China's Playbook for Global Domination, detailing modern geopolitical and technological challenges. A frequent media contributor, he advocates for stronger digital defenses and U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.

Spalding holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Missouri, as well as patents for SEMPRE's isolated control plane architecture, which ensures secure, autonomous network operations even in contested environments. His national security experience, military leadership and deep technical knowledge position him at the forefront of securing the digital battlefield of the future.