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CANDICE LING
Although there’s a great sense of responsibility helping the federal government fulfill its mission, Candice Ling has also found government contracting work to be an incredible privilege. Serving as a trusted partner to federal agencies is something that must be earned, she says, and so it‘s especially satisfying when she can work together with a […]
Wagner named CEO for Agile Defense
Reston-based Agile Defense, an IT solutions provider for national security customers and the U.S. Department of Defense, has named Rick Wagner as its new top executive. Wagner previously led Microsoft’s $5 billion federal arm until Candice Ling took over the role during the summer. Agile announced the leadership change in a news release Tuesday. Wagner […]
Federal Contractors | Technology 2023: CANDICE LING
Ling took over leadership of Microsoft‘s federal arm in July after Rick Wagner, the sector’s president since 2020, stepped down to pursue new opportunities. Ling previously served as civilian federal sector vice president for Microsoft, a position she held since October 2021, and she also spent 19 years with Canadian consulting firm CGI, most recently […]
Microsoft Federal sees leadership change
Microsoft Corp.’s federal arm has new leadership, after its former president, Rick Wagner, left the company to pursue “new opportunities.” Wagner had run Microsoft Federal, now based in Rosslyn, since 2020. Candice Ling announced in a LinkedIn post this week that she had accepted his former job. Microsoft’s federal team works with the civilian and […]
Microsoft leases space in Arlington’s Commonwealth Tower
Microsoft Corp. will open a sales headquarters in Arlington, expanding its presence in Northern Virginia, the tech giant’s president of U.S. regulated industries, Toni Townes-Whitley, announced Tuesday. Microsoft — which announced in May 2020 that it would invest $64 million to expand in Reston Town Center in western Fairfax County, creating 1,500 jobs — will […]
Microsoft to invest $64M in Fairfax County expansion, create 1,500 jobs
Microsoft Corp. will invest $64 million to expand its presence in Reston Town Center in western Fairfax County, creating 1,500 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. The software giant will occupy 400,000 square feet in the Reston Town Center, which will include a software development and research hub, as well as retail space. The project […]
