Taking the Reins: Anne Thomson Reed

Vice president of industry relations, Electronic Data Systems Corp.'s Government Global Industry Group, Herndon, Va. Feb. 1 47 Nashville, Tenn. Alexandria, Va. Husband, Steven Reed, attorney at Steptoe & Johnson; three teen-age children. "I am a fan of books on tape. Currently 'reading' Patrick O'Brian's 'H.M.S. Surprise.' " Golf, politics, world events, attending high school sports (football, wrestling, tennis, softball and lacrosse) "I visit and support children in a home for abused and abandoned girls in San Pedro Sula, Honduras." Bachelor of arts, Goucher College, Towson, Md.Master of public administration, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Agriculture Department: 1996-2000, chief information officer; 1993-1996: deputy assistant secretary for administration. Navy: 1981-1993, office of comptroller. Five years in academic administration at Harvard and Vanderbilt universities. Two years in Nashville city government."I have a tremendous amount of respect for EDS' performance over time, and also what Dick Brown has set out to do with this company. It is consistent with what a company of this stature should be going to do. "Particular areas of interest I have dovetail very nicely with EDS, particularly the direction the Government Global Group might be going. We're looking not just at the day-to-day delivery of a program but strategically at how 'e' is affecting government and how EDS can help the government be effective at digital economy.""I've spent the last 18 years in the federal government. ... I know a little bit about what kinds of things government wants to achieve and [to] bring better service to citizens. I think there is a perspective I can offer. It's not unique, but in the commercial sector, understanding what drives your client is helpful, and in this case the client is government."