Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 26, 1999

Richard A. Doerr – Serena Software Inc (srna)

RICHARD A. DOERR, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined SERENA Software, Inc. following the completion of successful terms at Oracle Corporation and Wall Data, Inc. He brings to SERENA the management and distribution experience needed to improve SERENA's operations and accelerate the company's growth plans. While at Oracle, Mr. Doerr served as Vice President of Worldwide Operations and Indirect Channels from 1991 to 1994. Mr. Doerr also played a key role in the successful transformation of Wall Data from a primarily North American software company into a significant global software company. Mr. Doerr served as Vice President of Sales, Services and Distribution at Wall Data from 1995 to 1996. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief overview of SERENA Software -Its history,

products, services, customers.

Mr. Doerr: SERENA is a company that was founded in 1980 by Doug Troxel,

and is located in