Brian T. Gladden

Overview

On May 19, 2008, the company announced that Brian T. Gladden will join Dell effective May 20, 2008, as Senior Vice President and, effective June 13, 2008, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gladden, age 43, has been President and Chief Executive Officer of SABIC Innovative Plastics, a business unit of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), since its formation in August 2007. His previous experience includes nearly 20 years with General Electric (GE) in a variety of financial and management leadership roles. From August 2005 until August 2007, Mr. Gladden was the Vice President and General Manager for the GE Plastics resins business. From 2002 until August 2005, Mr. Gladden served as Chief Financial Officer of GE Plastics. Prior roles include Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of GE Medical Systems Healthcare IT business. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and finance from Millersville University in Millersville, Pa.