Sylvester Cotton

Senior Vice President, Chief Delivery Officer

About Sylvester Cotton

Senior Vice President, Chief Delivery Officer

As Chief Delivery Officer of The One 23 Group, Sly ensures the successful execution of programs and services, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations. With a focus on performance excellence, compliance, and customer engagement, Sly is instrumental in delivering high-quality solutions tailored to mission-critical needs.

In addition to overseeing delivery operations, Sly drives business growth by identifying opportunities to expand service offerings, cultivating long-term client relationships, and collaborating with the business development team to align delivery capabilities with emerging market demands. He develops scalable and repeatable delivery frameworks that enhance operational efficiency while ensuring resources are optimized to achieve strategic goals.

Sly also plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation by integrating advanced technologies and best practices into delivery processes, ensuring The One 23 Group stays ahead of industry trends. His leadership strengthens the company’s reputation for reliability, adaptability, and excellence, positioning The One 23 Group as a trusted partner in achieving federal agency objectives and supporting organizational growth.

Sylvester is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of leading and managing large, diverse DoD and Army Cyber organizations. As a career Army officer and combat veteran, he held several key command and staff positions, culminating with leading the transition of Fort Eisenhower’s Signal Center of Excellence to become the Cyber Center of Excellence.

Prior to joining The One 23 Group, Sylvester served as the Vice President, Growth and Strategy for Jacobs Technology. He was responsible for managing and growing his sector’s $1B pipeline of opportunities. His portfolio consisted primarily of Cyber and Intelligence globally and supported the DoD, all Federal Agencies, and the Federal Civilian markets. Sly held executive-level positions at Unisys, Engility/SAIC, and Calibre Systems.

Sylvester holds a Doctorate of Management in Information Systems and Technology, a Master of Arts degrees in Information Systems Management, a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is also a credentialed Project Management Professional (PMP) and a certified ITIL Service Manager.