Technology >> CEO Interviews >> May 11, 2000

Vincent Smith – Quest Software Inc (qsft)

VINCENT C. SMITH has served as Chief Executive Officer of Quest Software, Inc. since 1997 and a director since 1995. Mr. Smith became Chairman of the Board in 1998. In 1994, Mr. Smith was Director of Open Systems at BMC Software, where he managed its sales operations. From 1992 to 1994, Mr. Smith co-founded Patrol Software North America and served as its Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. Patrol Software merged with BMC in 1994. Mr. Smith worked at Oracle Corporation from 1987 to 1992 in a variety of sales management positions. Mr. Smith received his BS degree in Computer Science with a minor in Economics from the University of Delaware. At the completion of the Initial Public Offering on August 13, 1999, Mr. Smith owns approximately 47% of common shares of Quest Software stock. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us an overview and a brief history of

Quest Software?

Mr. Smith: Quest Software has been in business for the last 13 years and

what we focus on is making