Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) has hired George Newstrom to be executive director and general manager for its federal government defense and national security business, effective immediately, Washington Technology has learned.
The appointment is for a new position at the company. Newstrom will report to Rich Pineda, president of Dell Services Federal Government.
Newstrom most recently served as president and chief operating officer of Lee Technologies, a data center solutions provider.
Newstrom previously served as Virginia’s secretary of technology under Gov. Mark Warner and had a 28-year career at EDS, including stints as head of its government and healthcare sectors.