Chief Security Officer, Global Security
The Walt Disney Company

David Bowdich serves as the Chief Security Officer for The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Mr. Bowdich oversees the management of security functions globally, including the protection of domestic and international parks and resorts, Disney Cruise Line, Disney and National Geographic-sponsored trips, retail stores and e-commerce, productions, studios, special events, facilities, employees, guests, and intellectual property owned by the Company.

Mr. Bowdich joined TWDC in February 2021 as Vice President of Global Security for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, following his retirement from a 25-year career at the FBI.

During his last three years at the Bureau, Mr. Bowdich served as the Deputy Director responsible for leading all FBI domestic and international Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, Cyber, and Criminal investigations and intelligence activities. Prior to that appointment, he served as the Associate Deputy Director, where he oversaw the management of all internal investigations, personnel, budget, administration, and infrastructure.

Mr. Bowdich’s last field assignment before he was promoted to Associate Deputy Director was in the Los Angeles field office where he served as the Special Agent in Charge of Counterterrorism before being promoted to lead the field office as the Assistant Director in Charge. During his time in Los Angeles, Mr. Bowdich led a number of high profile investigations, to include the San Bernardino terror attack and the active shooting investigation at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Mr. Bowdich first joined the FBI in 1995 as a Special Agent in the San Diego field office. Prior to entering the FBI he served as a police officer with the Albuquerque Police Department for four years.

In 2016, President Obama awarded Mr. Bowdich the Meritorious Service Award. In 2020, he was selected by Attorney General William Barr to serve on the President’s Law Enforcement Commission. In 2021, FBI Director Christopher Wray awarded him the FBI Director’s Medallion for Exceptional Leadership upon his retirement.

Mr. Bowdich holds a Master’s degree in Leadership from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from New Mexico State University.