NTT DATA Appoints Horace Blackman to Lead Federal Business

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, announced today that Horace Blackman has been appointed as the new leader of NTT DATA’s Federal business. As a recognized IT leader, Blackman brings more than two decades of experience driving digital transformation, modernizing mission‑critical systems and advancing strategic growth across the marketplace.

Most recently, Blackman served as Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader at CGI Federal, where he led the Defense, Intelligence and Space Business Unit and oversaw strategy development and the delivery of advanced IT solutions to national security clients.

“Horace’s deep expertise and mission‑first mindset are exactly what agencies need as they modernize at speed,” said John Hillen, Chairman, NTT DATA Federal Board of Directors. “His proven ability to deliver innovative services across defense, civilian and health agencies strengthens our position as a trusted partner. We’re confident that under his leadership, NTT DATA Federal will drive innovation, enhance client outcomes and continue delivering reliable solutions for government agencies.”

Across his career, Blackman has held leadership roles at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—where he helped modernize health care and benefits delivery—as well as Leidos, Lockheed Martin and Edifecs. His experience spans both public and private sectors, including early work advancing digital services and enterprise modernization efforts.

Blackman is widely recognized for his impact on federal IT transformation. He is a Federal Computer Week Federal 100 Award recipient and a three‑time FedHealthIT100 honoree. In addition, he serves in governance and community leadership roles, including his appointment to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, where he formerly served as Rector.

“I am honored to join NTT DATA’s Federal business at such a pivotal time for federal modernization,” said Blackman. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen the profound impact that smart, secure, mission‑aligned technology can have on agencies and the people they serve. I look forward to working with this exceptional team to deepen our partnerships, advance innovation and help our clients achieve meaningful mission outcomes.”

Blackman will lead strategic growth initiatives with a focus on elevating client delivery excellence and ensuring agencies receive secure cloud modernization, AI-enabled mission solutions and digital transformation capabilities that drive proven mission results.

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