The Chertoff Group provides strategic security advice and assistance, risk management strategy and business development solutions for commercial and government clients on a broad array of homeland and national security issues. The Group also partners with private equity firms across the investment spectrum to maximize client value by providing sector knowledge and monitoring or managing target companies during periods of transition. Based in Washington, DC, the Chertoff Group also has offices in London and New York City.

Areas of Focus
Strategic Advisory Services

Our senior officials are experienced with deep, operational leadership at the highest levels of government. We advise commercial and government clients on critical security matters including global risk management data, intelligence and counterterrorism, data and cyber security, border protection, global commerce and supply chain security, and other national security areas of focus.

M&A Advisory Services

Whether you are considering doing a small domestic acquisition or a large complex international transaction, we have years of experience and we stand ready to help you.

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Chertoff Group Team
Jayson P. AhernThe Honorable Jayson P. Ahern

Principal – Jayson P. Ahern has an impressive 33 years of federal service to both the U.S. Customs Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He has served as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and was responsible for securing, managing and controlling our Nation’s borders.

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