Scott R. Siler

Founder, Exergy International

Scott Siler is a seasoned political risk analyst, geopolitical strategist, and the founder of Exergy International, a consultancy specializing in political risk advisory and geopolitical consulting services. With over 15 years of experience, Scott has been instrumental in helping senior executives and government officials navigate complex international affairs, geo-economic challenges, and emerging global threats. In his academic role, Scott serves as an adjunct professor at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, where he teaches Political Risk Analysis within the Security Studies Program. His commitment to education extends to his platform Political Risk Demystified, aimed at mentoring the next generation of geopolitical risk professionals. Scott holds an M.P.A. from Harvard Kennedy School, an M.B.A. from Georgetown University, a Certificate in International Studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS, and a B.A. from Gettysburg College. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Political Science, a member of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA), and sits on the Education Sub-Committee for the Association of International Risk and Intelligence Professionals (AIRIP).