CACI International has appointed Daniel Walsh, former White House deputy chief of Staff, as corporate strategic advisor and senior vice president to develop CACI’s strategy for expanding the company’s national defense and homeland security business, the company reported on Wednesday.
“Mr. Walsh’s insights, drawn from his vast government and military experience, will be invaluable as we continue to enhance the capabilities we deliver to our enterprise and mission customers,” said John Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient.
Walsh will help lead corporate efforts to enhance CACI’s national security market, thought leadership, provide insight and expertise on critical industry issues and help grow and expand key client relationships. He will also increase value to CACI’s customers’ enterprises and missions.
As White House deputy chief of staff for operations, Walsh was responsible for security, technology and military support to the president, as well as the day-to-day management of the White House, Executive Office, schedule and travel operations. He served through three presidencies.
Prior to his position at the White House, Walsh served in the military for 24 years. From July 2012 to June 2015, he was coast guard liason for the U.S. senate, where he advised senior Coast Guard leadership on all communications between the Senate and Coast Guard. He was responsible for the authorization, delegation preparation, planning and execution.
He also served as executive officer of the Coast Guard Air Station Washington between July 2009 and June 2011. In the role, he was responsible for the global travel of the senior leadership of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
He held the position of military aide to the president with the Executive Office of the President from April 2007 to June 2009. “We are extremely proud to welcome Mr. Walsh to CACI following his prestigious career in the White House and in the Coast Guard,” added Mengucci.
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