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Andy Makridis, Former CIA Chief Operating Officer, Joins DXC Technology as Top Advisor for the Public Sector

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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has appointed Andy Makridis, former Chief Operating Officer of the CIA, as a top advisor for the public sector. Makridis brings 37 years of CIA experience, including four years as COO, to strengthen DXC's collaboration with public sector clients.

Reporting to Chris Drumgoole, Managing Director of Global Infrastructure Services, Makridis will contribute his expertise in national security and innovative strategies. This appointment reinforces DXC's commitment to outcome-driven innovation and secure solutions for public sector clients.

DXC aims to leverage Makridis' leadership to enhance its capabilities in AI adoption and address unique challenges in the public sector, focusing on improving business outcomes and setting benchmarks for excellence in the industry.

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Reinforces DXC's Continued Commitment to Outcome Driven Innovation for Clients  

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has named Andy Makridis, previously a Chief Operating Officer with the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), to be an advisor on the public sector.

Makridis' extensive expertise and leadership will further strengthen collaboration with DXC's customers in public sector, a space in which DXC has extensive long-standing partnership with clients. Today's announcement further reinforces the company's continued commitment to helping clients in the public sector innovate with a focus on outcomes that better serve this critical industry. Makridis will report to Chris Drumgoole, Managing Director, Global Infrastructure Services.

"As a key player in the public sector, DXC continues to strengthen its leadership team to support growth and innovation," said Drumgoole. "Andy is the latest addition to our roster of industry leaders, further solidifying our commitment to excellence and our position as a trusted partner in the public sector. His leadership and vision will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our capabilities and aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative and secure solutions to our public sector clients."

Throughout his career, Makridis has played a pivotal role in enhancing national security measures and deploying innovative strategies to address emerging threats. His experience includes 37 years with the CIA, including four years as its COO.

"DXC has trusted relationships with clients in the public sector and has been helping drive innovation for decades. I look forward to working hands on with clients to successfully navigate AI adoption to improve business outcomes," said Makridis. "Together, we strive to have our work recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the sector and are focused on solving our customers' unique challenges."

In the public sector, DXC solves critical industry challenges, providing unmatched deep domain expertise and strength of our engineers -- and enabling government agencies to securely manage their digital operations efficiently, keeping constituents safe and better serving the public.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements represent current expectations and beliefs, and no assurance can be given that any result, goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled "Risk Factors" in DXC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

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FAQ

Who is Andy Makridis and what is his new role at DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC)?

Andy Makridis, former Chief Operating Officer of the CIA, has been appointed as a top advisor for the public sector at DXC Technology. He will leverage his 37 years of CIA experience to strengthen DXC's collaboration with public sector clients.

How will Andy Makridis' appointment impact DXC Technology's (NYSE: DXC) public sector business?

Makridis' appointment is expected to strengthen DXC's leadership team, support growth and innovation in the public sector, and enhance the company's ability to provide innovative and secure solutions to public sector clients.

What specific expertise does Andy Makridis bring to DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC)?

Andy Makridis brings 37 years of CIA experience, including four years as COO, with expertise in enhancing national security measures and deploying innovative strategies to address emerging threats.

What are DXC Technology's (NYSE: DXC) goals for the public sector with this new appointment?

DXC aims to leverage Makridis' leadership to enhance its capabilities in AI adoption, address unique challenges in the public sector, improve business outcomes, and set benchmarks for excellence in the industry.

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