Michael Dell
Michael Dell
Michael Saul Dellis an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. He is the founder and CEO of Dell Inc., one of the world’s leading sellers of personal computers. He was ranked the 41st richest person in the world on 2012 Forbes list of billionaires, with a net worth of US$22.4 billion as of December 2014...
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth23 February 1965
CityHouston, TX
among billion business countries grown growth india last markets outside plans three
We have some big plans for our growth here. In the last three years, our business outside the U.S. has grown from $12 billion to $22 billion with countries like India being among the fastest-growing markets for us.
beyond provide provided visibility
We're not going to provide any visibility beyond what we provided for the first quarter.
speak
We're going to speak to the first quarter,
anyone believe compelling customers degree difference greater retaining winning
We believe we're doing so to a much greater degree than anyone else in our industry, and it is already a compelling difference in winning and retaining customers of all types.
applying business component costs customers design easier enhancing entire internet process reducing relationships
We're increasingly applying the Internet to our entire business, from component design to end-user support, in the process making it easier to do business with Dell, enhancing relationships with customers and suppliers and reducing costs for all of us,
believe good grow market momentum quarter seeing solid
We're seeing some good momentum in the business, ... The (second) quarter is off to a solid start. We believe we're well positioned to grow market share.
continues double goes internet million percent roughly sales seeing total triple
We're seeing our Internet sales roughly double or triple every year, ... We were at $18 million a day in the first quarter. It continues to grow. It was 30 percent (of total sales). We think it goes to 50 percent, then to 70 and 80 percent.
computers familiar highly jobs require skilled today workers
Manufacturing jobs today require highly skilled workers who are familiar with computers and technology,
exclusive relationship
Sure. We do not have an exclusive relationship with Intel.
foundation great operation success thrilled
I'm thrilled to be here. This operation will be the foundation of great success here.
computers dealer directly higher inventory level lower sell
The idea was to sell computers directly to the end user, without the markup of the dealer ... have a lower level of inventory and a higher level of service,
calendar component conditions continue cost customer declines industry operating position remain strong system
As we come to the end of the calendar year, industry conditions remain healthy, ... Processor and operating system transitions and component cost declines continue to position our industry for strong customer demand.
internet
The Internet is probably the most significant thing that has come along,
helping found looking-for-help
We've found that customers are very open. They'll tell you what's going on, what's working and what's not. They're looking for help.