Technology >> CEO Interviews >> December 18, 2000

Paul Bell – Dell Computer Corporation Inc (dell)

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