Chad Pillai

Chad Pillai

Chad Pillai is the Chief of Plans, G5 at U.S. Army Europe and Africa. He is a leader and team player skilled in analyzing complexity and developing solutions with and for experienced Senior U.S. and International decision makers.1

Career Highlights

• Strategic Advisor to Commander, ISAF (General Allen and General Dunford) Provided policy and strategic advice on U.S. and NATO Alliance policies, strategies, and plans for the conduct of security operations in Afghanistan.1

• Speechwriter to General Odierno, 38th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Wrote key speeches and strategic messages on behalf of the Chief of Staff to inform the U.S. public, Congress, decision-makers, academia, the Joint Force, and internal Army audiences.1

• Strategic Planner for Global Contingency Operations and Defense Posture Provided strategic analysis to Senior Army Leadership on global contingency operations and defense posture to inform Department of Defense policies and plans.1

Recent Activity

• In June 2024, Pillai made the decision to move his family back from Germany early to provide stability for his wife and kids.2

• As of May 2024, Pillai entered his 24th year of service in the Army and is interested in hearing what he should consider regarding retirement.3

• Pillai has published articles in journals like Infinity Journal, War on the Rocks, Small Wars Journal, Offizier, and Military Review. He is also a frequent blogger on the Strategy Bridge and Daily Journalist.1