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Michael Dell

Chairman & CEO at Dell Technologies

Michael Dell is chairman and chief executive officer of Dell Technologies, a unique family of businesses encompassing Dell, Dell EMC, Pivotal, RSA, Secureworks, Virtustream and VMware. Dell Technologies is an innovator and technology leader providing the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform IT and protect their most important information.

With revenues of $91B and 157,000 team members, Dell Technologies is one of the world’s largest IT companies serving the needs of global corporations and governments to small businesses and consumers. The company's unique structure allows innovative, fast-moving startups to co-exist with, and leverage, the global reach and trusted reputation of the large enterprise.

Michael’s story started when he founded Dell Technologies with $1000 in 1984 at the age of 19. Notably quoted as saying that “technology is about enabling human potential,” Michael’s vision of how technology should be designed, manufactured and sold forever changed the IT industry. In 1992, Michael became the youngest CEO ever to earn a ranking on the Fortune 500. Known and admired for his astute business vision and bold moves, Michael took Dell Technologies private in 2013, setting the stage to architect the largest technology deal in history with the combination of Dell, EMC and VMware in 2016.

In 1998, Michael formed MSD Capital, a private investment firm that exclusively manages the capital for the Dell family. And in 1999, he and his wife, Susan Dell, established the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation which provides philanthropic support to children and families in the U.S., India and South Africa.

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Dell Technologies is a provider of hardware, software, cloud and big data solutions. Founded in 1984, today Dell Technologies has a workforce numbering over 130,000 and operates globally in 180 countries. Dell Technologies is divided into two reportable segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and the Client Solutions Group (CSG). The Infrastructure Solutions Group provides Dell’s customers with cloud storage and big data solutions. Dell offers a range of solutions, including traditional and next-generation options like all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, and software-defined solutions. On the server side, they similarly offer a variety of solutions, including high-performance rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale servers. The Client Solutions Group provides customers with hardware such as desktops, laptops, displays and projectors. Included in this segment is their Dell PC-as-a-Service, which simplifies PC management for companies by allowing them to purchase individual monthly seats that encompass hardware, software, and lifecycle services at an affordable, predictable price point. Together, the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and the Client Solutions Group (CSG) facilitate Dell’s customers’ digital transformation as they work to strengthen their businesses and lift workforce productivity.