David McCormick

David McCormick served as the Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest global macro investment firms, before pursuing a U.S. Senate seat in his home state of Pennsylvania in 2022. Prior to Bridgewater, he served as the U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs at the White House, and Undersecretary for Export Controls at The Department of Commerce. From 1999-2005, David was the CEO and then President of two publicly traded software companies in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, a former Army officer, and a combat veteran of the First Gulf War. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs, and he previously served on the Defense Policy Board.