Tucci received a bachelor's degree in marketing from Manhattan College in 1969 and an MS from Columbia University.

[2] Before joining EMC, Tucci served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Wang Laboratories, leading the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

[3] Tucci is also a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) under George W.

While CEO of EMC, Tucci was known as an unflinching proponent of using noncompete agreements to stifle competitors.

[5] When Dell acquired EMC in 2016, Tucci stepped down from his position at the company.