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Stephen Ehikian Departs GSA to Lead C3 AI

9/4/2025

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Stephen Ehikian is leaving his role as deputy administrator at the GSA to become CEO of C3 AI.
His tenure focused on streamlining operations, reducing workforce, and optimizing real estate, achieving a 33% occupancy rate.
Acting administrator Michael Rigas plans to improve procurement and IT services while reducing costs.
GSA's FedRAMP 20x initiative has expedited cloud service provider authorizations, with 114 approvals in fiscal 2025.
The agency will continue efficiency efforts, including contract consolidation and process automation.

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Story summary

Stephen Ehikian is leaving his role as deputy administrator at the GSA to become CEO of C3 AI.
His tenure focused on streamlining operations, reducing workforce, and optimizing real estate, achieving a 33% occupancy rate.
Acting administrator Michael Rigas plans to improve procurement and IT services while reducing costs.
GSA's FedRAMP 20x initiative has expedited cloud service provider authorizations, with 114 approvals in fiscal 2025.
The agency will continue efficiency efforts, including contract consolidation and process automation.