People: BMC Software Inc (BMC.OQ)

Mr. Robert E. Beauchamp is Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of BMC Software Inc. Mr. Beauchamp has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2008 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board since January 2001. He brings to these positions a thorough understanding of the business with experience in key areas, including business strategy, research and development, marketing and sales. Mr. Beauchamp joined the Company in 1988, dedicating six years to the sales organization and progressing from senior account representative to sales manager. While in sales he gained a solid understanding of the business issues customers face on a daily basis. He joined the marketing organization in 1994, becoming Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Development in 1996, and subsequently assumed responsibility for the mergers and acquisitions efforts. Prior to his selection as President and Chief Executive Officer, he further developed his knowledge of the Company and the software business as Senior Vice President of Product Management and Development. Mr. Beauchamp has been active and served on the boards of numerous non-profit, industry and civic organizations during his career and currently serves on the board of National Oilwell Varco, Inc., a public company, and as a member of the Board of Regents for Baylor University.