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David Petraeus

Is David Petraeus A-List?

NoC

NoDavid Petraeus is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Reached A-list in 2007

Commands MNF-I in Iraq

Lost A-list status in 2012

Dropped to C tier — Resigns from CIA

Ranking Timeline

2007A$0.5M

Commands MNF-I in Iraq

Leads coalition forces in Iraq, implementing counterinsurgency strategies and gaining recognition.

2010A$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M

Commander of ISAF

Appointed commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

2011A$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M

Director of the CIA

Becomes the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

2012C▼▼$1M+$0.09999999999999998M

Resigns from CIA

Resigns from his position as CIA Director due to an extramarital affair.

2013C$1.2M+$0.19999999999999996M

Academic and Consulting Roles

Takes on academic positions and starts a consulting firm.

2015B$1.5M+$0.30000000000000004M

Joins KKR

Joins private equity firm KKR as chairman of the KKR Global Institute.

2020C$2M+$0.5M

Continued Business Ventures

Continues involvement in various business and academic ventures.

2026C$2M

Public Speaker and Consultant

Petraeus remains active as a public speaker, consultant, and commentator on military and political affairs.

Last updated: February 25, 2026