About
Lewis Paul Bremer III is a retired American diplomat. Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq by the United States, he became the second de facto chief civilian administrator of Iraq as the leader of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA). He served in this role from May 2003 until June 2004, playing a significant role in the initial governance and reconstruction efforts in post-invasion Iraq.
Career Timeline
Ambassador to the Netherlands
Appointed Ambassador to the Netherlands, marking a significant diplomatic role.
Chairman, National Commission Terrorism
Chaired the National Commission on Terrorism, highlighting his expertise in security matters.
Head of Coalition Provisional Authority
Appointed head of the CPA in Iraq, wielding immense power and responsibility in post-invasion Iraq.
CPA Disbanded, Bremer Steps Down
The CPA was disbanded and Bremer stepped down as administrator. He returned to private life.
Published 'My Year in Iraq'
Bremer published a memoir defending his actions in Iraq, sparking renewed debate.
Consultant and Author
Bremer remains a figure of controversy and works as a consultant and author on foreign policy and security issues.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026