Pivotal picks Mee as new leader

Paul Martiz stands down from top role

EMC subsidiary Pivotal has appointed its co-founder Rob Mee as chief executive, as industry veteran Paul Martiz stands down from the top job.

Maritz, who was VMware's chief executive before taking on the CEO role at its sister company Pivotal, will become executive chairman. Pivotal is one strand of the EMC federation which also comprises VMware and Pivotal.

Pivotal co-founder Rob Mee was previously executive vice president of products and research and development. Martiz paid tribute to his successor.

"Rob Mee has been credited for shaping the software development cultures of some of Silicon Valley's most influential and valuable companies," he said. "He is an exceptional leader and technologist, passionate about our mission, committed to our principles and values, and knows how to build a successful business.

"As executive chairman, I look forward to remaining actively engaged with Pivotal, its partners and its customers, and supporting Rob in his new role as CEO."

Mee said: "Entire industries, from automotive to financial services to retail, are being disrupted. Pivotal brings a transformative approach to software development to help companies thrive in a disruptive world."