Mr. Tucci, age 68, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of EMC since January 2006 and has been Chief Executive Officer and a director since January 2001. He has been President since February 2014, having previously served as President from January 2000 to July 2012. He also served as Chief Operating Officer from January 2000 to January 2001. Prior to joining EMC, Tucci served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Getronics N.V., an information technology services company, from June 1999 through December 1999 and as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wang Global, an information technology services company, from December 1993 to June 1999. Tucci is also a director of VMware, Inc. (where he is Chairman of the Board of Directors and a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee), and Paychex, Inc. (where he is Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Governance and Compensation Committee). Tucci holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Manhattan College and a master’s degree in Business Policy from Columbia University.During his tenure at EMC, Tucci has led EMC through a period of dramatic transformation, revitalization and sustained growth. Tucci has spent more than 40 years in the technology industry in senior roles at large, complex and global technology companies. Tucci's deep knowledge of all aspects of our business, combined with his drive for innovation and excellence, position him well to serve as our Chairman and CEO. In addition, Tucci's service on other public company boards provides him with valuable experience.