Top Executive At Round Rock-Based Dell Technologies Stepping Down

ROUND ROCK, TX — One year after Dell Inc.'s historic $67 billion merger with EMC, the head of Dell Technologies' giant data center equipment business is stepping down, the company said in a press release.

David Goulden will be leaving the company at the end of the current fiscal year in January 2018, the company confirmed. As a result, Jeff Clarke has been tapped to take over the product management duties with Goulden assisting during the transition period, officials said.

"David Goulden has played an integral role in successfully orchestrating our historic merger and building the world’s largest privately controlled technology company," Michael Dell, chairman and CEO, said in a prepared statement. "His deep experience as a CEO, CFO, sales and product development leader were instrumental in achieving this major milestone as we mark our one year anniversary as Dell Technologies. I thank David for his leadership and dedication, and congratulate Jeff as he brings his unique qualifications to this expanded role as we execute our long-term strategy focused squarely on our customers and the vast opportunities ahead.”

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For his part, Goulden said he would depart with a sens pf pride over the company's significant post-merger achievements. The merger created the world's largest privately held firm. Goulden, 58, joined EMC in 2002 and at various times served as president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer of the independent company.

"The decision to step down following Dell Technologies’ first year anniversary comes with a profound sense of pride for what we achieved in a very short amount of time," Goulden said. "Under Michael’s leadership, and through the tireless work of our team members globally, we delivered on our commitment to our customers, exceeded our own expectations and stand poised as the essential infrastructure company to help customers realize their digital future. The transition of EMC into Dell EMC is complete and we’re executing in the market with great momentum. The time is right for a personal transition, and to bring the product groups together under Jeff’s most capable leadership.”

Formerly serving as president of Dell Inc., Clarke is now poised to lead both Dell's client solutions (PCs and laptops) and infrastructure product efforts. He also was named vice chairman of products and operations. He praised Goulden while expressing his excitement over the future.

"David’s track record of leadership spans many years," Clarke said in a prepared statement. "He’s been a tremendous partner to me over the past year, and I wish him the very best. Looking ahead, I’m very excited about our team and our path forward. We will remain steadfast to our long-term strategy, invest for maximum impact and continue to innovate on behalf of our customers around the world.”

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