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2013 Fed 100

Federal 100: Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence

  • By FCW Staff
  • Mar 20, 2013
Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence

Name: Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence
Title: CIO
Agency: U.S. Army

The enterprise information evangelist. Lawrence's extensive background in military networks has proven fruitful in working through the complex issues behind the Army's IT transformation. Her work is most visible in the service's transition to enterprise email, a massive undertaking that now serves more than 1 million users. Colleagues praise her "can-do" attitude and inclusive management style. "Her personal leadership and commitment to the entire Army team has resulted in an enterprise capability that's not only driving down support costs, but also significantly improving information-sharing capabilities across DOD," said Dave Wennergren, DOD’s assistant deputy chief management officer.

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