Warren Stanley

Vice President, Public Safety and Security

Warren Stanley is a nationally respected executive leader in public safety, security, and justice with nearly four decades of experience leading complex organizations, managing enterprise risk, and protecting critical infrastructure. As Vice President of Security & Justice at Emergent Global Solutions, he advises executive leaders, government agencies, and private sector organizations on security strategy, organizational resilience, public safety modernization, and crisis leadership.

As the 15th Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Warren led the largest state law enforcement agency in the nation, overseeing nearly 11,000 sworn and civilian personnel and managing a $2.6 billion annual budget. As the first African American to serve as CHP Commissioner, he established a legacy of transformational leadership, operational excellence, accountability, and innovation while safeguarding one of the world's largest and most complex economies.

Over the course of a distinguished 38-year career with the CHP, Warren rose through every rank within the organization—from frontline officer to Commissioner—providing him with an exceptional understanding of leadership at every level. He directed statewide law enforcement, transportation security, emergency response, homeland security, executive protection, and critical infrastructure protection programs while leading California's response to major disasters, civil unrest, large-scale public events, and evolving security threats.

Recognized for building trusted partnerships across government and industry, Warren has successfully aligned public policy, operational capabilities, and emerging technologies to strengthen public safety and organizational resilience. He has championed modernization initiatives that advanced transportation safety, intelligence-driven policing, officer wellness, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration, while earning a reputation for transparent leadership and effective governance.

As a member of California's Unified Coordination Group, the State's senior executive decision-making body during major emergencies, Warren helped shape statewide strategy for disaster response, homeland security, cyber threats, and crisis management. His executive leadership in complex, high-consequence environments makes him a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to strengthen security, manage enterprise risk, and build resilient operations.

Warren holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from California State University, Los Angeles, is a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute, and is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.