Dell Technologies names Christopher Garcia as next chief legal officer

Dell Technologies Inc. has appointed Christopher Garcia as its next chief legal officer, effective February 1, 2027, following the announced retirement of Richard Rothberg. The company disclosed the leadership transition in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2026, detailing the departure of its current Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.

Rothberg, who has served as the company's chief legal officer, notified Dell of his decision to retire on October 19, 2026. Although his role is set to end on February 1, 2027, the filing states that Rothberg will remain employed to provide transitional assistance through April 30, 2027. This arrangement ensures a structured handover of legal responsibilities during the overlap period.

The Board of Directors formally appointed Garcia to succeed Rothberg on October 20, 2026. Garcia currently holds the titles of Senior Vice President, Corporate Legal, and Assistant Secretary at Dell. In his current capacity, he has held responsibility for corporate governance and regulatory compliance since 2022. The appointment elevates him to the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, mirroring the role he will assume from Rothberg.

Garcia has been with Dell Technologies since 2006, during which time he has occupied various global legal leadership roles. His experience spans international law, commercial matters, and product and services development. Prior to joining Dell, Garcia worked in private practice at Fenwick & West LLP in Mountain View, California, and Clifford Chance US LLP in San Francisco, California.

The filing identifies Dell Technologies Inc. as a Texas corporation with principal executive offices located at One Dell Way in Round Rock, Texas. The company's Class C Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DELL. The Form 8-K was signed by Christopher A. Garcia in his capacity as Senior Vice President and Assistant Secretary, indicating his authorized status to report the change on behalf of the registrant.

This leadership change marks a significant shift within Dell's legal department, transitioning from a long-tenured executive to an internal successor with extensive tenure at the firm. The company did not disclose specific compensatory arrangements for Garcia in this filing, focusing instead on the timeline of the transition and the successor's background.