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Jeff Benck COO of Emulex
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on Wed, May 14th, 2008
He was with IBM for over 18 years.
IBM VP of Systems Development Jeff Benck wheels the new IBM System z9 mainframe onto a stage in New York.
"Jeff Benck is recognized as a respected leader by our customers and partners," said Jim McCluney. "We are very fortunate to have Jeff join us. Our executive team is thrilled at the prospect of working with Jeff and I am sure that our employees will enjoy the same outstanding interactions that I have had with him. And most importantly, Jeff has a successful track record for developing strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners. I am sure that Jeff's leadership skills will help us fully realize the growth opportunities in front of us."
"I am delighted to be joining the team at Emulex, and am eager to help Emulex succeed on its growth path," said Jeff Benck. "I have known Emulex as a company for many years, and know many of the Emulex executives very well. This is a great opportunity for me, and I am determined to help Jim and the team achieve their aggressive plans for growth by reinforcing their customer centric focus and applying my skills and experience to contribute to great results."
Benck Biography
Jeff Benck has more than 19 years experience in the computer industry, many of those as a senior high-tech executive. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in the Management of Technology. He was with IBM Corporation for over 18 years, and his most recent position with IBM was as Vice President of xSeries Servers, BladeCenter and Retail Store Solutions Development. His focus included growth initiatives, product development, marketing & strategy, portfolio management, and customer relationships. Jeff is widely known for his role in establishing IBM's blade server product line and his BladeCenter team received IBM's highest honor with the IBM Chairman's Award for Client Excellence. Since leaving IBM, he has continued to gain experience in the computer and storage industry. Jeff Benck and his wife Nina reside in Orange County, California with their two daughters.
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