Packard Bell NEC Appoints Alain Couder as President and CEO

Strategic Insights -

Alain Couder, a 28-year veteran in the international IT industry, has been appointed as the President and CEO of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. effective July 1998. Prior to his appointment, Couder served as chief operating officer at Groupe Bull in France, a strategic partner and investor in Packard Bell NEC. Couder's extensive knowledge of the company was gained through his participation on the company's strategic committee. With his experience in global PC companies, including IBM and Hewlett Packard, Couder brings expertise in developing and marketing open systems, management and security software, smart card, and networking systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alain Couder, a 28-year veteran, was appointed as the President and CEO of Packard Bell NEC, Inc. in July 1998.
  • Couder previously served as chief operating officer at Groupe Bull, a strategic partner and investor in Packard Bell NEC.
  • Couder's knowledge of the company was gained through his participation on the company's strategic committee.
  • Packard Bell NEC is the number five supplier of personal computers in the United States and worldwide.
  • The company designs, manufactures, and markets desktop, notebook, and mobile computers, as well as network servers under the Packard Bell, NEC, and Zenith Data Systems brands.
  • Packard Bell NEC's primary manufacturing operations are in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Statistics:

  • Packard Bell NEC is the number five supplier of personal computers in the United States (Source: Business Wire, September 17, 1998).
  • The company is also the number-five supplier worldwide (Source: Business Wire, September 17, 1998).
  • Packard Bell NEC has over $1 billion in revenue (Source: Business Wire, September 17, 1998).
  • The company employs over 10,000 people worldwide (Source: Business Wire, September 17, 1998).
  • Packard Bell NEC has a strong presence in the global PC market, with a focus on the sub-$1,000 category and retail solutions.

Sources:

  • Business Wire. (1998, September 17). Packard Bell NEC Appoints Alain Couder as President and CEO.