Howard D. Elias
Chairman of TEGNA; President,
Services and Digital, Dell Technologies
Age: 62
Director since: 2008
TEGNA Committees:
• Executive (Chair)
• Leadership Development and Compensation
Professional Experience:
Mr. Elias was named the Chairman of TEGNA in April 2018 and is
President, Services and Digital, of Dell Technologies, a position he
has held since September 2016. Prior to that, he served as President
and Chief Operating Officer, EMC Global Enterprise Services from
January 2013 to September 2016 and was President and Chief
Operating Officer, EMC Information Infrastructure and Cloud Services
from September 2009 to January 2013. From October 2015 through
September 2016, Mr. Elias was also responsible for leading the
development of EMC Corporation’s integration plans in connection
with its transaction with Dell Inc. Previously, Mr. Elias served as
President, EMC Global Services and Resource Management
Software Group; Executive Vice President, EMC Corporation from
September 2007 to September 2009; and Executive Vice President,
Global Marketing and Corporate Development, at EMC Corporation
from October 2003 to September 2007.
Qualifications and Strategy-Related Experience:
• Extensive operational, managerial, and leadership experience in
cloud computing, supply chain management, marketing, corporate
development and global customer support
• Experience overseeing M&A, new business development and
incubation, and integration of acquisitions
• Comprehensive global business and management experience in
information technology