FAIRFAX, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal is
pleased to announce that Horace
Blackman has been promoted to Senior Vice President and lead
of the company's Defense, Intelligence and Space business unit,
effective immediately. In this new role, Mr. Blackman is
responsible for shaping the business unit's strategic development
and growth, further expanding on the company's growing defense,
intelligence and space markets, including the recent acquisitions
of TeraThink and ARRAY. He will report to CGI Federal
President Stephanie Mango.
For over 20 years, Mr. Blackman has worked with government
organizations to support their missions and deliver impactful
change through business and information technology
solutions. Prior to joining CGI, Mr. Blackman held leadership
roles focused on business development, program execution and
strategic planning at major civilian and defense contractors.
Additionally, he spent six years in various IT leadership roles at
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
"During the past few years, our Defense, Intelligence and Space
business unit has expanded its business strategy and capabilities
to further align to our clients' mission-critical needs," stated
Stephanie Mango, CGI Federal
President. "Mr. Blackman brings substantial private and public
sector expertise and a decades-long track record of successful
growth and value to mission-critical programs. His leadership will
enable us to further expand our defense, intelligence and space
capabilities as we focus our business strategy on profitable
growth."
"I'm excited and humbled to assume this important and impactful
role. I look forward to working with the incredibly talented and
successful team within the Defense, Intelligence and Space business
unit," said Mr. Blackman. "Drawing upon our work with the Defense
Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and the U.S.
Marine Corps, we will continue to help our clients transform our
nation's defense posture and protect our nation and our fellow
citizens."
About CGI CGI Federal Inc., a
wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to
partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions
for defense, civilian, healthcare and intelligence missions.
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business
consulting services firms in the world. With 82,000 consultants and
other professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end
portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business
consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process
services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with
clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global
delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their
organizations and accelerate results. With Fiscal 2021 reported
revenue of C$12.13 billion, CGI
shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more
at cgi.com.
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