January 20, 2026

GSA Administrator Appoints Michael Lynch as Deputy Administrator

Deputy administrator appointment supports GSA’s role as the engine of the federal government 

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the appointment of Michael Lynch as Deputy Administrator, effective Jan. 20, 2026.

“Since joining GSA, Mike has demonstrated exceptional business acumen, strong leadership, and a clear track record of results,” said GSA Administrator Ed Forst. “In addition to serving as the agency’s chief operating officer, Mike will lead the development and execution of GSA’s performance culture, oversee the delivery of our automation initiatives, and champion the agencywide artificial intelligence strategy.”

As deputy administrator, Lynch will serve as a key partner in implementing the programs GSA uses to measure performance and deliver results for the American people. In this role, he will help ensure GSA continues to operate as the engine of the federal government, supporting agencies with efficient, effective and innovative services.

This appointment builds on Lynch’s prior experience at GSA. He was previously delegated the responsibilities of deputy administrator from March through July 2025 before returning to his role as a senior adviser in the Administrator’s office.

Lynch is a seasoned executive with extensive private-sector leadership experience. He has held senior executive roles at Eli Lilly, SpaceX and several high-growth technology companies. Prior to joining GSA in January 2025, he served as chief executive officer of Zedsen, a United Kingdom-based medical technology company leveraging artificial intelligence for early-stage cancer detection.

Lynch earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wabash College and holds graduate degrees from Indiana University and the London School of Economics.

“I have full confidence in Mike’s ability to serve in this critical role,” the Administrator said. “He is an integral member of my leadership team, and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to advance GSA’s mission.”

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About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.