Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 15, 2003
DAVE GOULD joined Witness Systems as President and Chief Executive
Officer in February 1999 to build on the company's strong leadership
position in quality monitoring and launch a strategic expansion into
performance optimization and electronic learning management solutions
for Internet-enabled call centers. In November 1999, Mr. Gould assumed
the position of Chairman of the Board, and in February 2000, he led the
team that took Witness Systems through its initial public offering
(NASDAQ: WITS). Having held leadership roles with both startup and
larger technology companies, he offers a broad range of experience that
touches every aspect of the business. A proven industry leader with a
breadth of knowledge in launching and growing businesses in emerging
markets, Mr. Gould possesses sound experience in predicting market
developments, setting and adjusting strategy, and leading organizations
amidst changing market dynamics. Mr. Gould joined Witness Systems from
Boston-based InStream Corporation, where he served as chairman and CEO
of the early-stage Internet electronic commerce company targeting the
healthcare market. Prior to his roles with InStream, he served as
president of DCA's Remote Access Division (now Attachmate Corporation),
where his organization firmly established itself as one of the three
leaders in that emerging software market. He also has held management
positions with Management Science America (MSA). He holds a bachelor of
science degree in Econometrics from the University of Pennsylvania and
an MBA from Emory University. Profile
Mr. Gould: Witness is the leading provider of solutions that help
organizations optimize the performance of their
