BIOGRAPHY
Grant Gardner is Director of US Government Relations and in this role works to advance the interests of AMD before the federal government. With a focus on AI, tax, export controls, global trade, competition, and R&D, Grant leads broad corporate strategy on high impact initiatives. He joined AMD from the US Department of Commerce where he served as a Senior Advisor for Policy and Engagement to Secretary Wilbur Ross in the Office of Business Liaison.
While at the Department of Commerce he led the Secretary's policy initiatives through coalition building, advocacy and strategic planning with the business community. His tenure at the Department of Commerce began in 2017 and was highlighted by multiple successes, including: international trade missions, tech competition, managing the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and being an advocate for American businesses and American workers.
Grant also worked at the Republican National Committee for the 2014 and 2016 elections and served on the staff for Speaker John Boehner from 2012 until 2014.
Grant is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in International Studies. A native of Colorado, Grant spends his free time skiing or hiking with family. He and his wife Seton and their three children live in Kensington, MD.