David Donatelli From EMC to HP as Executive VP of ESS and Networking

The press release from HP

HP has appointed David Donatelli to serve as executive vice president, Enterprise Servers, Storage and Networking, effective May 5.

Donatelli will report to Ann Livermore, executive vice president of the Technology Solutions Group at HP, and lead the development of HP’s industry-leading server, storage and networking solutions.

His responsibilities will include the Enterprise Storage and Server (ESS) business unit, which had fiscal year 2008 revenues of $19.4 billion. This business unit contains Business Critical Systems, Industry Standard Servers, StorageWorks, ESS Infrastructure Software and Blades.

In an associated move, the HP ProCurve Networking business will also be part of Donatelli’s responsibility. Marius Haas, senior vice president and worldwide general manager of HP ProCurve, will report to Donatelli. As the future of computing moves toward converged platforms of servers, storage and networking, this combination accelerates the drive for efficiency and innovation, as well as increases the value customers receive from HP’s infrastructure solutions.

"I am pleased to have David join the HP leadership team," said Mark Hurd, HP chairman and chief executive officer. "He will be a key contributor in driving growth and innovation for HP."

A 22-year high-tech veteran, Donatelli joins HP from EMC Corporation, where he was president, EMC Storage Division. In this role he was responsible for the EMC storage platforms and related software businesses.

"David is an experienced business executive with a track record of driving growth and innovation," said Livermore. "I look forward to what the team will accomplish under his strategic leadership."

Donatelli replaces Scott Stallard, who after 34 years, is retiring from HP.

The press release from EMC

EMC Corporation named Executive Vice President Frank Hauck, an 18-year EMC veteran with a broad track record of success in several senior executive roles, as the interim leader of the company’s storage division.

 Hauck replaces David Donatelli, who has resigned from EMC to pursue another opportunity.

Joe Tucci, EMC Chairman, President and CEO, said: "EMC has built one of the deepest, most accomplished executive management teams in the IT industry. Additionally, we’re fortunate to have the world’s largest and most talented team of storage professionals advancing our lead in the marketplace. These combined strengths over the years have driven EMC to achieve market leadership in storage systems and storage management software. I’ve asked Frank to step in and lead the company’s storage division as we continue to aggressively invest and execute on our plan to further extend our technology and market leadership."

Mr. Hauck, 49, has held a wide range of EMC senior leadership roles, including Chief Information Officer, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Customer Quality, and head of worldwide sales and services. Hauck was also Executive Vice President of Products and Offerings, helping EMC extend its product leadership while overseeing Enterprise Storage Research and Development and Worldwide Manufacturing Operations.

"We’re extremely fortunate to have a seasoned leader with Frank’s credentials, industry track record and company-wide respect to lead EMC’s storage business," Tucci added. "Frank’s extensive knowledge of EMC’s information infrastructure business, his long-standing relationships with our customers and his focus on operational excellence are great advantages for EMC."