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CSC Names Charles H. Cantus Vice President of Government Relations
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In this position, Cantus will be responsible for interfacing with the U.S. government, including Congress, the executive branch and federal agencies on issues that are important to CSC and its clients. He reports to
Before joining CSC, Cantus served as vice president and managing director of Government Relations at BearingPoint, Inc. He was responsible for the company's multi-faceted government relations organization, supporting business development initiatives and managing reputational issues. Previously, Cantus served as a senior executive with the Professional Services Council where he had oversight of the organization's lobbying presence for the
"Charles has a proven track record in the technology industry and on Capitol Hill, as well as an intimate, working knowledge of our issues and concerns," said
Cantus has worked in two Presidential administrations, on Capitol Hill and for several cabinet secretaries. He has also served as a regional representative in a presidential campaign and represented Fortune 500 corporations. Cantus holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from
About CSC
CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions & Services, Global Outsourcing Services and the North American Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include systems design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. Headquartered in
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