All SEAL candidates must be eligible for a Secret-level security clearance.
The Private Equity Company Gomez works for doesn't even trade in the USA...We (Advent International) were founded (click here) with the specific brief of investing internationally....
Investments aboard is very, very different than investment in the USA. It isn't just cultural or speaking a different language. Governments are different and the ability to invest is sometimes blocked by laws. His experience in business has nothing to do with American investment. Without looking closely, I have to wonder if it doesn't hurt American investment.
...Gomez pursued a transfer i(click here) nto the Navy SEALS, an elite unit where only 20
percent of applicants complete the arduous training. Gabriel was warned that if he failed to make the cut, he would lose his status as a Navy pilot. He succeeded as a SEAL with distinction, becoming the class leader during training and a platoon commander upon completion
As a Principal with Boston-based investment firm Advent International, Gabriel helped pension funds, endowments, and retirement systems invest for their members’ retirement. He also helped grow smaller, regional businesses into national, household names – like apparel company Lululemon....
