Tysons Corner, Virginia – September 9, 2026 – growth[period], a global strategic advisory firm serving public- and private-sector clients, today announced that Lieutenant General Bill Burleson, U.S. Army (ret.), has joined the firm as a Strategic Client Advisor.
General Burleson served more than 36 years in the U.S. Army and brings extensive leadership experience operating in multinational organizations and alliances throughout Asia and Europe. Most recently, he served as the Commanding General of the U.S. Eighth Army in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Chief of Staff of the RoK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, where he led a multinational organization of more than 40,000 American and Korean military personnel and civilians, managing a security and defense budget that exceeded $341 million. He previously held the role of the Director of Operations for U.S. Forces Korea/Combined Forces Command/United Nations Command in the RoK.
Gen. Burleson also served as Commanding General of the 7th Infantry Division, where he was responsible for the training and readiness of a 17,000-soldier organization oriented on the Pacific Command area of responsibility. Throughout his career, he held a variety of command and staff positions across the Department of Defense, with experience in Egypt, Panama, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Italy, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
As a Strategic Client Advisor for growth[period], Gen. Burleson will bring his extensive military leadership and multinational experience to support the firm and its clients. His background leading complex organizations and working across international alliances will provide valuable perspective as he advises clients navigating evolving challenges.
About growth[period]
For more than 19 years, growth[period]’s management consulting, business development, global risk, and strategy and transaction advisory services have focused on helping companies in highly regulated industries achieve their growth goals. We are nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established firms seeking assistance to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage entry into the federal government contracting industry; assist with navigating the federal marketplace; represent them in partnering agreements; and advise them on diligence matters. With deep roots globally, growth[period] has more than 90 experts and offices in multiple markets across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.growthprd.com.
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