Douglas Jay Band (born October 28, 1972) is an American businessman, lawyer, and former political aide renowned for his close association with President Bill Clinton. He began his career in the White House as Deputy Assistant to President Clinton and later served as counselor to the former president after leaving office. Band was instrumental in architecting Clinton's post-presidential activities, including the creation of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a flagship program of the Clinton Foundation focused on global problem-solving through partnerships. His role extended to the William J. Clinton Foundation, where he managed operations and leveraged his connections to advance philanthropic and diplomatic initiatives. Band co-founded Teneo Consulting (later Teneo, a multinational advisory firm and investment bank catering to C-suite executives), where he served as founding partner and former president. His work positioned him at the intersection of politics and commerce, advising corporations on strategy, government relations, and crisis management. Band has been involved in notable international diplomatic efforts, including trips to North Korea in 2009 to facilitate the release of two detained Americans and to Cuba in 2014 to assist in securing the freedom of contractor Alan P. Gross. As a key figure in the Clinton Foundation network, his career exemplifies the blending of political access, business acumen, and global advocacy. His tenure with the Clintons ended amid reported tensions, but his legacy endures through Teneo and ongoing connections in elite circles, underscoring his role in broader networks of influence spanning government, NGOs, and corporate America.