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Richard Colven
Vice President, Industry Analysis
As Vice President, Industry Analysis, Mr. Colven oversees the development, management and distribution of targeted information and analysis to INPUT members. The Industry Analysis program leverages market experts delivering research reports, member briefings and media commentary on market developments, products, and services within government IT market.
Prior to joining INPUT, Mr. Colven was a Partner in the Federal Consulting Practice for Computer Sciences Corporation, a top-tier Federal IT services provider. In addition to building a management consulting organization from kick-off to over 80 professionals, he also was a key contributor to CSC’s strategic approach to the Federal and State & Local markets.
Prior to CSC, Mr. Colven spent over 10 years building professional services and IT organizations in a variety of positions. He has served as a consultant, business developer, and practice director at firms such as USWeb/CKS, Milerock Partners, and CSC Index. This experience has given Richard unique insights into how companies can increase their proficiency in identifying, selling, and delivering services to clients in both government and commercial industry.
After graduating from the University of North Carolina, Mr. Colven began his career as a market research analyst and then a sales representative for an information services company. He also received his MBA from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and his JD from the Northwestern University School of Law.
