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ServiceNow—DOJ investigating government contract and hiring of former Army CIO

ServiceNow reported potential compliance issues to the DOJ related to hiring Raj Iyer, former CIO of the US Army, to head its global public sector. Iyer joined ServiceNow three months after the Army awarded the company a $432 million contract. Following an internal investigation, President/COO CJ Desai resigned after the board determined company policy was violated. CEO Bill McDermott described the hiring decision as 'ill-timed.'

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Confirms Legal Action Jul 24, 2024 verified

DOJ investigating government contract and hiring of former Army CIO

ServiceNow reported potential compliance issues to the DOJ related to hiring Raj Iyer, former CIO of the US Army, to head its global public sector. Iyer joined ServiceNow three months after the Army awarded the company a $432 million contract. Following an internal investigation, President/COO CJ Desai resigned after the board determined company policy was violated. CEO Bill McDermott described the hiring decision as 'ill-timed.'

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