Dan Ford, CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, has accepted the 2026 Wash100 Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing federal technology modernization and expanding the company’s presence across defense, civilian, national security and health markets.
Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, presented the honor to Ford during a recent 4×24 Leadership Program dinner.
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Why Did Dan Ford Win the 2026 Wash100 Award?
Ford earned his second Wash100 Award for guiding Capgemini Government Solutions through a period of accelerating demand for enterprise modernization, digital transformation and emerging technology adoption across the federal landscape.
Since becoming CEO in July 2024, Ford has overseen CGS’ continued expansion across the civilian, defense, health and national security sectors while helping strengthen the company’s capabilities through strategic acquisitions and advanced technology initiatives.
Garrettson highlighted Ford’s understanding of the federal market and his ability to position CGS at the forefront of mission-focused innovation.
“Dan further strengthened Capgemini Government Solutions’ presence and influence in GovCon after becoming CEO in 2024,” Garrettson said. “Few people understand the business of government better than Dan.”
Garrettson also emphasized Ford’s strategic approach to identifying emerging technology opportunities and translating them into mission value for federal customers.
“His savvy approach to identifying nascent business opportunities, such as coherent AI ecosystems that change outcomes, in essential technologies like IT transformation and secure cloud environments means Dan will maintain and power CGS as a driving force behind mission-critical operations,” Garrettson added.
Under Ford’s leadership, CGS has continued integrating commercial technologies into government operations to support cloud adoption, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and enterprise modernization initiatives tailored to agency mission needs.
The company also expanded its federal capabilities through acquisitions, including VariQ in 2021 and Unity’s Government Professional Services business in 2024, broadening CGS’ service offerings and customer reach.
Who Is Dan Ford?
Ford is a GovCon executive who currently serves as CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, the U.S. federal subsidiary of global consulting and technology services company Capgemini.
He joined Capgemini in 2006 and held several leadership roles, including national security sector leader and head of U.S. federal sectors. In those positions, he helped drive business growth, delivery and client engagement efforts across the federal market.
Ford earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Davidson College and a master’s degree in logistics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also a Certified Analytics Professional and Project Management Professional.
What Is the Wash100 Award?
Launched in 2014, the Wash100 Award honors the most influential executives, government officials and industry leaders shaping the government contracting sector. The annual recognition highlights leaders driving innovation, advancing mission priorities and strengthening collaboration between government and industry.
Read Ford’s full 2026 Wash100 Award profile to learn more about his leadership in advancing federal technology modernization across the GovCon landscape.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Dan Ford and the entire Capgemini Government Solutions team on this achievement.
