Adaptec Appoints Charles J. Robel to Board of Directors
Adaptec, a global leader in storage solutions, announced the appointment of Charles J. Robel to its board of directors and named him chairman of its audit committee. Robel brings extensive experience advising high-growth technology companies on business strategy, financial operations, and planning. He is also well-versed in regulatory and governance requirements, having served on various boards and advising technology companies during his tenure at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Price Waterhouse.
Robel's background in technology and finance makes him a strong addition to Adaptec's board. He has a proven track record of advising technology companies on strategy, business model development, and financial and operational planning. His experience in regulatory and governance requirements will be particularly valuable in guiding Adaptec's audit committee.
Key Takeaways:
- Charles J. Robel was appointed to Adaptec's board of directors and named chairman of its audit committee.
- Robel has extensive experience advising high-growth technology companies on business strategy, financial operations, and planning.
- He has served on various boards, including Borland Software Corp. and Informatica Corp., and advised technology companies during his tenure at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Price Waterhouse.
- Robel holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Arizona State University.
- Adaptec provides trusted storage solutions that reliably move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content.
Statistics:
- Robel has more than 26 years of experience in the technology industry.
- During his time at Price Waterhouse, he helped develop strategy, valuation, and structure for mergers and acquisitions for many technology companies.
- He was involved in more than 80 initial public offerings (IPOs) during his tenure at Price Waterhouse.
Sources:
- Adaptec, Inc. press release, March 27, 2006.
- Comtex SmarTrend(SM) Alert, March 23, 2006.