WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 27, 2026 — WestExec Advisors, a leading geopolitical, government affairs, and policy advisory firm, today announced that Ludovic “Ludo” Hood, a veteran U.S. diplomat and foreign policy advisor, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
Hood brings two decades of experience in the U.S. Foreign Service and deep expertise navigating some of the world’s most consequential geopolitical and national security challenges. He has held senior roles spanning the White House, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. diplomatic missions overseas, with extensive experience across Europe, the Middle East, and U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
Most recently, Hood served as Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine. He previously served as Special Advisor for the Middle East to Vice President Mike Pence, where he advised the Vice President on U.S. policy and engagement across the region. During his State Department career, Hood also served in senior policy roles focused on the Middle East and at U.S. embassies in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and France. Previously, Hood was a United Nations official in Southeast Asia and at UN headquarters, and an investment banker in New York.
At WestExec, Hood will advise companies, investors, and senior leaders navigating a rapidly evolving geopolitical and policy environment. Drawing on his experience at the highest levels of U.S. foreign policy, he will provide clients with deep insight into the priorities and policymaking of the current administration, as well as the broader geopolitical forces shaping global markets, national security, and international affairs.
“Ludo’s experience sits squarely at the intersection of geopolitics, policymaking, and strategic decision-making,” said Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Sergio Aguirre. “Ludo’s deep understanding of U.S. policy, critical overseas markets, and his active global network is already delivering for clients as they confront geopolitical risk, regulatory changes, and opportunity around the world. We are delighted to welcome him to WestExec.”
Hood joins WestExec’s bipartisan team of pedigreed former senior government officials, diplomats, military leaders, and policy experts who help clients navigate complex geopolitical, regulatory, economic, trade, and national security challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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