Accenture taps Batsakis to head defense and intelligence practice

Accenture said today it has named George Batsakis to head Accenture Federal Services' defense and intelligence practice.

"Batsakis will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative solutions for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, military health providers, the Department of Veterans Affairs and other U.S. federal clients," the company said.

He joins Accenture from CSRA, where he spent more than seven years, including serving as chief growth officer.

Batsakis previously led SRA's national security group and was an executive at Northrop Grumman. He began his career as an Army infantry officer, Accenture said.