DALLAS, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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 Americas.
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 University of
Maryland, a Master's degree in Business Administration from Strayer
University (Annandale, Va.) and a certificate in executive leadership from
the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.
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.
SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
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Services, Inc.
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