Tom Ridge announces new venture

"I've enjoyed a wonderfully fulfilling public service career that crossed a range of international and domestic disciplines," said Ridge. "Ridge Global gives me an opportunity to continue that service in a new context. I look forward to working with my associates and clients as we forge innovative solutions to address today's most pressing 21st century challenges."

Ridge Global assists clients with a range of needs, including strategic business generation, global trade security, risk assessment and contingency planning, crisis management and communications, leadership guidance and change management, special event security and technology innovation and integration.