Dell Technologies, a global leader in IT and AI solutions, has announced a significant leadership transition, with Chief Financial Officer Yvonne McGill stepping down after nearly 30 years with the company, effective September 9, 2025. David Kennedy, a seasoned Dell executive with 27 years of experience, has been appointed interim CFO while the company conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
Yvonne McGill steps down as Dell Technologies CFO after 28 years.
David Kennedy appointed interim CFO, effective September 9, 2025.
Kennedy brings 27 years of Dell experience, including CFO of Client Solutions Group.
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Yvonne McGill, who has served as CFO and held various leadership roles including corporate controller and chief accounting officer, will transition out of her role after nearly three decades of impactful contributions. “I want to thank Yvonne for nearly three decades of partnership and for her significant impact throughout her career at Dell,” said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO. McGill will remain in an advisory role through Q3 fiscal 2026 to ensure a seamless handover. Her tenure included driving Dell’s financial strategy and scaling its AI business.
David Kennedy, currently senior vice president of Dell Global Business Operations, Finance, assumes the interim CFO position effective September 9, 2025. With prior roles as COO of Dell Global Sales and CFO of the Client Solutions Group, Kennedy is well-positioned to lead Dell’s finance team. “We are fortunate that David will transition to the CFO role on an interim basis,” said Jeff Clarke, vice chairman and COO. “With 27 years of experience at Dell and significant contributions including serving as the CFO of CSG, David is well suited to provide immediate leadership for our finance team and the company.”
Dell Technologies remains focused on its strong market position and growth opportunities, particularly in AI and modernization efforts. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 Q3 and full-year guidance, initially provided on August 28, 2025. Additional insights into Dell’s strategic priorities and long-term guidance will be shared at the Securities Analyst Meeting on October 7, 2025. “We remain confident in our strong market position, continued growth and long-term value creation opportunities including advancing our modernization efforts,” Clarke added.
McGill reflected on her tenure, stating, “As I reflect on my 28-plus years with Dell, I am incredibly honored to have worked alongside such a talented global team. I am proud of all we have accomplished together and believe that after such long service with one company this is the right time for me to embark on my next chapter.” This transition underscores Dell’s commitment to maintaining leadership continuity while advancing its position in the AI-driven technology landscape.
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.
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