Source: Computer Sciences Corporation
In a move to better serve clients and align its organization with the company's comprehensive new strategy for growth, Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) today announced that it is establishing the Americas Commercial Group.
The new organization will drive the development and delivery of industry-specific consulting and business solutions combining CSC's technology capabilities, intellectual property portfolio and strong industry expertise to meet clients' business needs.
Russ Owen, 50, previously a group president and managing director of the BAE Systems global account within CSC's European Group, has been named President, Americas Commercial Group, effective immediately. In this role, Owen's responsibilities will include the development and launch of strategic business solutions and the sales and marketing of all commercial consulting and outsourcing services in the Americas. His organization will help drive growth across all lines of business and bring a more unified approach to serving commercial customers throughout the Americas.
"The consolidation of executive responsibility for commercial services in the Americas is a vital step towards enabling CSC to meet its future growth targets," said CSC President and Chief Executive Officer Michael W. Laphen. "This realignment supports CSC's new corporate strategy, Project Accelerate, which will enable us to strengthen our focus on business outcomes for clients, accelerate growth and improve shareholder value."
Owen will report to Laphen.
Prior to his tenure as president and managing director of the BAE Systems Global account, Russ Owen was president of CSC's Global Infrastructure Services group. He has also held positions as president of the Chemical Group and account executive for the DuPont account; vice president, account executive for CNA Insurance; vice president, account executive for Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems; vice president of operations for the United Kingdom division and vice president and director of the British Aerospace account; and director of computer services at Technology Management Group's Western center. Before joining CSC in 1992, he was an engineering director with General Dynamics. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University.