Harvey Schiller
Chairman of the Board and CEO,
GlobalOptions Group, Inc.

Harvey W. Schiller, Ph.D., is Chairman of the Board of GlobalOptions Group. He oversees GlobalOptions’ New York office, with a focus on the company’s new business development. Prior to joining GlobalOptions Group, Dr. Schiller was Chairman of Assante U.S., a leading provider of financial and life management products and services. Before joining Assante, Dr. Schiller was Chairman and CEO of YankeeNets, a sports conglomerate that included the New York Yankees, New Jersey Nets, and New Jersey Devils. His previous experience in the sports industry included a stint as Vice President of sports programming for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). Dr. Schiller also served as President of Turner Sports, Inc.

Before joining Turner, Dr. Schiller was Executive Director/Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). He was instrumental in instituting significant changes within the organization to improve its financial health. In December 1994, Dr. Schiller was awarded the prestigious Olympic Order, the highest decorated honor presented to an individual by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He also worked directly in support of the planning, and ultimately, the awarding of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games to the city of Atlanta. Dr. Schiller joined the USOC after serving as Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference from 1986 to 1990. He was also a pilot in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), including combat service in Vietnam, and attained the rank of brigadier general. In 1980, he was appointed a Permanent Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy by the President of the United States. He is a recipient of several military awards including the Legion of Merit and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Dr. Schiller earned his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel and was recently inducted in their Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned his master’s degree and doctorate in chemistry from the University of Michigan. He also holds honorary doctorates from The Citadel and Northern Michigan University.

Dr. Schiller is active in a variety of national organizations and corporate boards. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University and was recently appointed a Member of the Commission on Presidential Scholars.