William "Bill" Linn is a Program Manager at Jones Group where his leadership supports the transformation and modernization of the Saudi Armed Forces. He oversees a multinational team of experts and manages four comprehensive projects during which he routinely engages with senior leadership within the Saudi Ministry of Defense.
A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Mr. Linn brings more than 30 years of experience in military leadership, defense consulting, strategic planning, and program management. His distinguished military career includes leadership and command responsibilities within the U.S. Army's Airborne, Ranger, and Special Forces formations and he is a veteran of combat operations across the globe, including Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Prior to joining Jones Group, Mr. Linn served as a Senior Military Advisor to the Saudi Ministry of Defense where he was supporting military transformation initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Mr. Linn holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, a Master of Arts in Military Art and Science from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Military History from the United States Military Academy at West Point.