DALLAS, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Richard Klingshirn, executive managing director of Learning Services for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), has been named to HRO Today magazine's prestigious group of industry provider superstars for his role in elevating learning business process outsourcing to new heights.

The magazine's annual list of HRO Superstars to watch for in the new year is currently appearing. Klingshirn was selected for bringing innovative solutions to the human resource outsourcing marketplace; having widely recognized consultative skills that help raise awareness around policy and issues; and forging win-win relationships with ACS clients.

"Richard's accomplishment is noteworthy because it underscores how instrumental he has been in enabling ACS to capture market share in the outsourced learning services space," said Ann Vezina, executive vice president and group president of ACS' Commercial Solutions. "Richard is a visible presence in the industry and this distinction draws attention to his accomplishments and leadership of a team that brings significant capabilities and expertise to our learning clients every day."

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Klingshirn has extensive experience with learning service delivery, strategies, and outsourcing. Klingshirn leads ACS' learning business, which provides end-to-end learning outsourcing services both on a stand alone basis and in connection with ACS' broader human capital management outsourcing services. He is an author who is quoted and published in various industry publications, and a preferred speaker at industry events and meetings. In the last year, he oversaw significant wins for ACS, including a five-year contract with car rental giant Hertz to provide comprehensive learning services.

ACS' learning services span the entire learning life cycle from talent management and learning strategy, to curriculum design and development services, to complete learning process outsourcing services, including a world-class hosted learning management system and related managed administration, learner care, and support services.

About ACS

ACS, a global FORTUNE 500 company with approximately 70,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries, provides business process outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients. The company's Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACS." Learn more about ACS at http://www.acs-inc.com.

SOURCE Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.