Director, Leading Edge Forum – Technology Programs
CSC

Paul Gustafson currently serves as Director of CSC's Leading Edge Forum, Technology Programs.

Part of CSC's Office of Innovation, the LEF provides clients with access to a powerful knowledge base and global network of innovative thought leaders who engage technology and business executives on the current and future role of information technology. Focusing on the practical use of technology, the LEF offers a CSC point of view on technology trends to help clients understand what will happen in the future and how to benefit from change. Paul oversees the planning and execution of the LEF's many technology programs, which include grants, papers, research reports, the LEF briefing series, CTO Exchange and Centers of Excellence.

Paul is an accomplished technologist and proven leader in emerging technologies, applied research and strategy. Astute at recognizing technology trends, how they interrelate, and their implications for business, Paul brings his insights to bear on client strategy, CSC research and CSC leadership development.

Prior to his work with the LEF, Paul consulted with large companies on how to rethink business based on emerging technologies. In the 1990s Paul served on the adjunct advisory faculty of CSC's Index Vanguard program, which explored the business implications of emerging technologies three to seven years from widespread commercialization. At Vanguard he worked with a world-class advisory board of technologists, including Nicholas Negroponte and Alan Kay.

Paul has published numerous papers and articles on strategic technology issues and speaks to executive audiences frequently on these topics.