BMC Software Names Jeff Hawn Senior Vice President-BMC Ventures.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2000 BMC Software BMC Software, Inc. NYSE: BMC, is an American enterprise management software provider, focusing on IT infrastructure applications. BMC was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Inc. (Nasdaq:BMCS BMCS Bristol Muslim Cultural Society (UK) BMCS Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate (Naval Rating) BMCS Blue Mountains Conservation Society (Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia) ), the leader in e-business systems management, today named Jeff Hawn as senior vice president-BMC Ventures. In this new position, Hawn will have responsibility for identifying, developing and managing the company's emerging technologies and new business opportunities. Additionally, Hawn will run the newly created office of Operations and Strategy. This new office has been created to align the different areas of BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. to more quickly capture the opportunities available to the company. Hawn will report directly to Max Watson, BMC Software's chairman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . Hawn joins BMC Software from McKinsey & Company, a leading management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects firm, where he was a Partner and a leader of the firm's technology practices and served as manager of McKinsey's Austin office. He also worked in McKinsey's Houston and Munich offices prior to his move to Austin. During his tenure at McKinsey, Hawn served a variety of hardware, software, telecom and IT services firms over the course of nearly 10 years with McKinsey. Prior to joining McKinsey, Hawn was with First Boston's investment banking group. Hawn received a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering from SMU SMU Southern Methodist University SMU Solid (Waste) Management Unit SMU Saint Mary's University (Halifax, Nova Scotia; Philippines) SMU Singapore Management University SMU Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas . "Jeff has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the high-tech industry and systems management space. More specifically, he has advised BMC Software over the past several years in a broad number of areas," said Max Watson. "As I look at the overall organization, I believe it is imperative to ensure laser-like focus on refining and articulating our strategy, both internally and externally. At the same time I find it imperative that we execute much faster against that strategy." About BMC Software One of the world's largest independent software vendors, BMC Software delivers the most comprehensive e-business systems management software with the fastest guaranteed implementation. This Service Assurance(TM) strategy enhances the availability, performance and recoverability of companies' business-critical applications. Companies can use this management methodology to demonstrate their ability to deliver optimal service to their customers and partners by joining BMC Software OnSite(TM), a certification program which includes solution implementation and regular HealthChecks performed by BMC Software Professional Services. BMC Software is a Forbes 500 company and a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2000 revenues exceeding $1.7 billion. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices worldwide. For more information please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com, or call 800/841-2031 or 713/918-8800. BMC Software, BMC Software OnSite, the BMC Software logos, and all other BMC Software product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of BMC Software Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective companies. (c) 2000 BMC Software Inc. All rights reserved. |
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