FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation PER announced today that Eugene "Lee" Carrick has been appointed to serve as president of the company's government services unit. Carrick will succeed Jim Ballard, the current president who announced his intention to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Carrick most recently served as Executive Vice President for National Security at Perot Systems.

Carrick brings with him more than 26 years of experience working in the intelligence, defense and civilian markets. Prior to joining Perot Systems, Carrick directed a $480 million federal IT division at Northrop Grumman. He also led programs related to defense systems acquisition, NASA and military space operations, and intelligence mission support in the U.S. Air Force.

"After a careful selection process, I am pleased to announce Lee Carrick as the new leader of Perot Systems's government services division. Lee brings with him an in-depth understanding of the federal market and proven experience running large business units; I am confident he is the right person for the job," said Peter Altabef, President and CEO of Perot Systems. "I also want to express my deep appreciation for the many contributions Jim Ballard has made to our team during his tenure with the company. Jim has significantly expanded our presence in the government market, and due in part to his efforts, Perot Systems is on a clear path to continued growth and financial success."

"Perot Systems has built its reputation on being the company the federal government can trust and I am honored to lead its government services unit," said Carrick. "Perot Systems is poised for success and I believe my experience in the federal contracting industry coupled with the enormous dedication of our employees will take us to new heights in this market."

Ballard has been with Perot Systems since the acquisition of ADI Technology Corporation in 2002.

"Leading this division has been an incredible honor and I will always be grateful for the tremendous support of our dedicated team," said Ballard. "My decision to move on was a very difficult one, but under Lee's direction, I am confident that Perot Systems will continue to advance its mission in the federal industry."

Perot Systems Government Services is a leading provider of information technology, business process outsourcing and consulting services to clients in defense, national security, and civil government markets. As a major subsidiary of Perot Systems Corporation, the group has established a reputation for unsurpassed professional services performance in the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Federal agencies and the intelligence community. The government services division has more than 3,300 associates and has more than $550 million of annualized revenue.

About Perot Systems

Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2006 revenue of $2.3 billion. The company has more than 22,000 associates located in North America, Europe, and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at http://www.perotsystems.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at http://www.sec.gov, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

     Dustee Tucker
     phone: (703) 289-8130
     dustee.tucker@ps.net

Source: Perot Systems Corporation