Technology >> CEO Interviews >> May 15, 2003
GUERRINO DeLUCA has been President and Chief Executive Officer of
Logitech International S.A. since 1998. An industry veteran with more
than 20 years domestic and international experience, he leads Logitech's
continuing growth as the world's largest manufacturer of computer mice
and PC video cameras, and a major provider of personal interface
products that define the way people work, play and communicate in the
digital world. Mr. De Luca has an extensive background in product
strategy, marketing and management. Under his guidance, Logitech's
marketing is focused on supporting the company's strong global brand,
stimulating demand across all channels and meeting customer needs with
products that are technically sound, innovative, well designed, and
affordably priced. He is also responsible for maintaining Logitech's
competitive edge in high-volume manufacturing and integrated worldwide
operations. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. De Luca held a broad range of
executive positions at Apple Computer, Claris Corporation and Olivetti.
He served as Apple's Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing.
Prior to this role, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of
Claris Corp., one of the world's largest vendors of personal computing
software. Under his leadership at Claris, the company showed significant
worldwide growth and posted record revenue and profits. In Europe, De
Luca served as Vice President of Business Markets for Apple Computer.
During this time, Apple experienced record growth in the European
region. He began his career at Olivetti in Ivrea, Italy, where he held
several engineering management positions, including Director of
Networking Products, with responsibility for product development and
product marketing. Mr. De Luca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Electronic Engineering from the University of Rome. He currently lives
in San Francisco with his wife and two children Profile
Logitech?
Mr. De Luca: Yes, Logitech is a market leader in personal interface
products, i.e. computer peripherals that interface
