Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 2002

N.robert Hammer – Commvault Systems Inc

N. ROBERT HAMMER is Chairman, President and CEO of commVault Systems, Inc. Since joining CommVault in 1997, he has defined the company's vision and strategic direction to dramatically expand the market opportunity served, transforming the organization into a leading supplier of data management and storage management solutions. Previously, he spent a decade leading the successful acquisition, management and growth of undervalued technology- related businesses. In that capacity, he served as Chairman, President and CEO of the Norand Corporation, among others. Mr. Hammer is a Venture Partner of Sprout Group, an affiliate of Credit Suisse/First Boston (formerly Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette). He received his BS and MBA from Columbia University. Profile
TWST: Would you start with a brief overview of the history and evolution

of CommVault?

Mr. Hammer: The company was founded as a business inside of AT&T. Its

mission was to provide data