POTENTIOUS - Key Persons


Dr. J. Keith Dunbar - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Principal
Potentious is led by Dr. J. Keith Dunbar who established the firm to provide forward-thinking leadership consulting services to companies large and small. Prior to founding Potentious, Dr. Dunbar led talent management innovation at two large federal government contractors-Leidos and SAIC-and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Earlier, he was a key figure in revitalizing global leadership development, onboarding and professional development within the U.S. Intelligence Community. Dr. Dunbar retired from the U.S. Navy in 2006 after a 21-year, celebrated career as a naval intelligence officer. Dr. Dunbar is a recognized subject matter expert on leadership and other critical human capital topics. He is frequent speaker at professional conferences and workshops and contributor to a variety of business publications. In 2014, Dr. Dunbar was recognized by the Alliance of M&A Advisors as the Middle Market Thought Leader-of-the-Year for his groundbreaking research and M&A leadership consulting services. Dr. Dunbar received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.