Ed Coleman '73

J. Edward Coleman '73, is chief executive officer of Gateway, Inc. A 30-year veteran of the computer industry, he is a proven leader with a broad-based background that includes a variety of sales and marketing, operations, IT services and finance roles with some of the world's most successful technology companies.

Before joining Gateway in September 2006, he served as senior vice president and president of Enterprise Computing Solutions for Arrow Electronics, Inc., a major global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and computer products. Previously, Coleman was chairman, president and CEO of CompuCom Systems, Inc., a $1.4 billion IT services and solutions provider headquartered in Dallas, Texas. He led CompuCom as CEO from December 1999 until November 2004 and as Chairman from 2001 to 2004. Prior to joining CompuCom, Coleman served in various leadership roles at Computer Sciences Corporation, IBM and New Jersey-based integrator MTS.

Coleman has been recognized in the industry for his achievements at CompuCom in successfully transforming its business model to a services-led business from its PC reseller legacy. In 2003, Coleman was named one of Computer Reseller News' "Top 25 Executives." He was also the recipient of the 2004 VARBusiness 500 "Lifetime Achievement Award."

He graduated with his bachelor's in economics from the College in 1973, and holds a master's degree in business administration/marketing from Indiana University. Coleman serves on the Board of Advisors of the Mason School of Business, and is a member of the Board of Directors of Red Oak Software. -- Source: Gateway, Inc.

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