ACS appoints Joseph Doherty President of Government solutions
SOURCE: Press Release
DATE: July 7th, 2008
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) has named Joseph P. Doherty, Jr. executive vice president and group president of the Government Solutions Group overseeing all of ACS’ government businesses including Government Healthcare; Federal Solutions; Government Constituent Services; and Government Administration and Operations. He reports to Tom Burlin, executive vice president and chief operating officer.
“As a proven performer in the outsourcing industry, Joe has demonstrated himself as a charismatic leader with a passion for growing business and, ultimately doing what is right for the client,” said Burlin. “We believe Joe’s leadership and expertise will be a great asset to our Government Solutions Group as we strive to increase the depth and breadth of our government business.”
In this position, Doherty will be responsible for the ongoing operation and continuing growth of a line of business that supports more than 1,700 state and local government entities. ACS is the largest provider of BPO services in the government sector, including more than $7.5 billion in beneficiary payments through its electronic payment card or stored value card services as well as supporting more than 23 million Medicaid recipients, processing nearly 550 million Medicaid healthcare claims annually.
Prior to joining ACS, Doherty spent ten years in key leadership roles at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) following a 20-year career with the U.S. Navy. Most recently, Doherty served as president of Americas Division within CSC’s Global Outsourcing Services Group, leading a multi-billion dollar operation with more than 17,000 employees positioned globally where he was responsible for outsourcing strategy in the
Prior to entering the private sector, Doherty’s Navy career encompassed 11 years as an enlisted computer systems specialist and nine years as a Naval Communications Officer. He is a member of the National Security Committee for the Aerospace Industries Association, the Board of Directors for the National Capital Navy League, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, and the National Defense Industries Association.
Doherty holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the
About ACS
ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with 63,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company’s Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ACS.” Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com.
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