Just in the time for the New Year, ExecutiveBiz, the area’s largest e-Magazine, has compiled a list of the “Top 20 People to Watch in 2009.”  At a time of economic and political change, these tried and true veterans of the government’s public and private sectors stand poised to take their companies and stakeholders to greater success in 2009.  Through demonstrated drive and business and political acumen, all 20 forged ahead and drove value to their organizations and the industry as a whole. As we look ahead, these respected names are sure to be ones that will make headlines in 2009.

Paul Leslie
President & COO, Apptis

Ever since Paul Leslie came on board Apptis as President and COO in 2007, he’s helped this leading IT solutions and services provider reinvigorate its image within the federal marketplace. Under Leslie’s leadership Apptis has streamlined operations by focusing on “best of breed” IT solutions and revamping other areas.  Apptis is owned by New Mountain Capital, a private equity firm.

Paul Leslie is no stranger to driving value to the company. Prior to joining Apptis, Leslie was President and CEO of Apogen Technologies, which was later acquired by QinetiQ, and this avid Red Sox fan was a key player in its organic growth and ultimate sale.  What’s in store for Apptis with Leslie at the helm?

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ACS is one of the largest providers of managed services for state, county and local governments. And Joe Doherty, executive vice president and group president of the company’s Government Solutions Group, is helping ensure it stays that way. In the following Q&A, Doherty, who was appointed to his position in July, talks about what he’s doing to help his team reach a key goal: to grow its overall portfolio at a double-digit pace, year over year.

Tell us your current position at ACS and why you joined the company.

Joe Doherty: My current position is Executive Vice President and Group President of ACS’ Government Solutions Group. I lead ACS’ four government lines of business that are all focused on helping our clients by providing creative solutions to operational challenges. Our businesses include: Healthcare Solutions, Federal Solutions, Government Constituent Services, and Government Administration and Operations. Through a very capable and proud workforce along with relentless value creation and innovation, ACS is one of the largest providers of managed services for state, county and local governments.

I came to ACS because of the personal and professional opportunity to join a great leadership team and quality company. ACS is definitely on an upward trajectory and has a great pool of talent. I also wanted to get back into helping government on the federal, state and local level as I have a real respect for government leadership.

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