DXC Technology Adds Software and Technology Veteran Matt Fawcett to Senior Leadership Team

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DXC Technology appoints Matt Fawcett as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, replacing retiring Bill Deckelman. Fawcett brings 30 years of legal experience, having worked with leading technology companies like NetApp and JDS Uniphase.

Fawcett brings 30 years' legal experience to DXC General Counsel Deckelman announces retirement

ASHBURN, Va., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced that Matt Fawcett has been appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective April 1, reporting directly to DXC President and Chief Executive Officer Raul Fernandez.

Fawcett is a well-respected name in the industry, having advised several leading technology companies throughout his career. He served as General Counsel of NetApp, a Fortune 500 global cloud-led, data-centric software company from 2010 to 2021, and most recently was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for the company.  Prior to NetApp, Matt was Senior Vice President and General Counsel for JDS Uniphase.  He has built and led global organizations, managed strategic transactions, and is widely recognized as an innovator. The addition of Matt's deep experience in the technology industry coupled with his strategic and business acumen is an important addition to DXC's senior leadership team. 

Fawcett will replace Bill Deckelman, who has announced his intention to retire on June 1, 2024, after being with DXC for 16 years.

"Matt brings tremendous experience to DXC, having deep technology and software experience with a successful track record of working across a portfolio of 'as-a-service' product offerings, which will be valuable for DXC's next chapter of growth. We are thrilled to welcome him to DXC," said Fernandez. "We wish Bill nothing but the best for a well-deserved retirement."

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About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world's largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of DXC Technology?

Matt Fawcett has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of DXC Technology.

When will Matt Fawcett start his new role at DXC Technology?

Matt Fawcett will start his new role at DXC Technology on April 1.

Who is retiring from DXC Technology?

Bill Deckelman has announced his retirement from DXC Technology after being with the company for 16 years.

What is Matt Fawcett's background in the technology industry?

Matt Fawcett has deep technology and software experience, having worked with leading technology companies like NetApp and JDS Uniphase.

What are some of Matt Fawcett's previous roles?

Matt Fawcett served as General Counsel of NetApp and most recently was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for the company.