Kingman Douglass (April 16, 1896 – October 8, 1971) was an American investment banker and a leading member of the United States intelligence community.
During World War I, Douglass served as a captain and pilot with the 91st Aero Squadron, the "Demon Chasers," engaged in aerial observation and photographic intelligence.
Credited with three aerial victories, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) and commended for bravery in action.
[4] Douglass was an investment banker for many years, a managing partner of Dillon Read.
After the war, Douglass established the new Central Intelligence Agency, serving as its deputy director for a few months before returning to finance.