Technology >> CEO Interviews >> December 18, 2000
PAUL BELL is the Senior Vice President, and President Europe, Middle
East and Africa; and co-General Manager, Worldwide Home and Small
Business Group. As President of EMEA, Mr Bell is responsible for Dell's
regional business operations, including Dell's manufacturing facilities
in Limerick, Ireland. In the HSB role, he shares responsibility for all
related product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing and
customer-service activities. Prior to joining Dell in July 1996, Mr
Bell, 39, was a Managing Consultant for Bain and Company. His six years
at Bain include two spent consulting for Dell, where he worked on major
account growth strategy, three-year business plan development, consumer
strategy, warranty cost reduction and product strategy. He has more than
16 years of experience in consulting, finance, management and marketing
in high technology and other industries. Mr Bell has Bachelor's Degrees
in Fine Arts and Business Administration from Pennsylvania State
University, and an MBA in Public and Private management from the Yale
School of Organisation and Management. Profile
TWST: What is the position of Dell in the markets that you're running,and what is the outlook as far as you can see for the next year or two?
Mr. Bell: We're in a very strong position in