AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dell Technologies (DELL)

Dell Technologies names Christopher Garcia general counsel as Rothberg retires

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership

Dell Technologies said its general counsel and secretary, Richard Rothberg, will retire effective February 1, 2027. The board appointed Christopher Garcia, the company's current senior vice president of corporate legal, to succeed him as chief legal officer on the same date. The filing describes a planned internal succession, with Rothberg staying on to provide transitional help through April 30, 2027.

Key points

  • Richard Rothberg notified the company on October 19, 2026, of his decision to retire, effective February 1, 2027.
  • The board appointed Christopher Garcia on October 20, 2026, as chief legal officer and general counsel, effective February 1, 2027.
  • Garcia has been senior vice president, corporate legal, and assistant secretary since 2022, and joined the company in 2006.
  • Rothberg will remain employed to provide transitional assistance through April 30, 2027.

The filing

CompanyDell Technologies (DELL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 21, 2026, 4:37 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-427920

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:17 PM ET, from this filing only.

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