BOEM Leadership

Matt Giacona is currently serving as the Acting Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. He brings extensive experience in energy policy and government affairs, having previously held the role of Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA). Prior to that, he was Director of Government and Industry Affairs at the International Association of Drilling Contractors and an Associate at Venn Strategies. Earlier in his career, Matt interned with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and with former Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University.