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    Michael S. Dell

    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Dell Technologies Inc
    Board
    Since January 2007
    Age
    59 years
    Education
    Attended the University of Texas at Austin, where early entrepreneurial ventures were initiated.
    Tenure
    Founded Dell Inc. in 1984, served as its Chief Executive Officer until July 2004, and resumed the role in January 2007.

    Also at Dell Technologies Inc

    JWC
    Jeffrey W. Clarke
    Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer
    JDS
    Jennifer D. Saavedra
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    RJR
    Richard J. Rothberg
    General Counsel and Secretary

    About

    Michael S. Dell was born on February 23, 1965 in Houston, Texas and demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, initiating business ventures well before launching a global technology powerhouse.

    He transformed the PC industry by founding Dell Inc. in 1984 and navigating the company through dramatic shifts, including stepping down in July 2004 and returning as CEO in January 2007. These leadership decisions were pivotal in driving the company’s evolution into Dell Technologies.

    Beyond his role at Dell, his extensive career includes forming investment firms, establishing the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and taking on influential board roles and global advocacy initiatives. His contributions have not only reshaped the technology landscape but also had a lasting impact on philanthropy and international business policy.

    $DELL Performance Under Michael S. Dell

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Dell Inc.Chief Executive Officer1984 - July 2004Resigned before resuming the role in January 2007
    VMware, Inc.Chairman of the Board of DirectorsSeptember 2016 - November 2023Position ended following acquisition by Broadcom Inc.
    Pivotal Software, Inc.Board MemberSeptember 2016 - December 2019Role concluded when acquired by VMware, Inc.

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    SecureWorks Corp.Non-Executive ChairmanPresentIntelligence-driven information security solutions; subsidiary of Dell Technologies
    World Economic ForumHonorary Member of the Foundation BoardPresent
    International Business CouncilExecutive Committee MemberPresent
    Technology CEO CouncilMemberPresent
    Business RoundtableMemberPresent
    Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and ManagementAdvisory Board MemberPresent
    Indian School of BusinessGoverning Board MemberPresent
    Catalyst, Inc.Board MemberPresentPromotes inclusive workplaces for women

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$950,000 Annual Annual Base Salary Rate; unchanged from prior years as requested by Mr. Dell
    All Other Compensation$47,405 Annual Includes Retirement Plans Matching ($7,500), Benefit Plans ($7,482), and Other expenses ($32,423) for personal guest air travel

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Compensation Details for 2024

    ComponentMetric/ThresholdTargetMaximum (Cap)WeightActual ResultsAdditional Details
    Non-GAAP Net RevenueThreshold: $75.1B $83.5B $105.5B 50% $82.8B -
    Non-GAAP Operating IncomeThreshold: $6.7B $7.4B $9.4B 50% $7.8B -

    IBP Modifier

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual Modifier
    IBP Modifier72% 100% 175% 107%

    Bonus Payment Calculation

    ComponentAmountAdditional Details
    Target IBP Bonus$1,900,000 Set at 200% of base salary
    Final Bonus Payment$2,033,000 Includes Corporate Modifier (107%) and Individual Modifier (100%)

    *Note: Vesting schedule, grant date, grant date fair value, and grant date stock price are not applicable for cash bonuses. *