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Guerrino De Luca became chairman of the board for Logitech in January 2008, turning over his responsibilities as president and chief executive officer to Gerald. P. Quindlen. Mr. De Luca joined Logitech as president and chief executive officer in early 1998, and became a member of the board of directors a few months later. During his tenure as Logitech’s executive leader, the company posted nine consecutive years of record sales and profits as its annual revenue went from $400 million to more than $2.1 billion, and its operating profit grew from $16 million to more than $230 million.In is role as chairman of the board, Mr. De Luca is focused on sustaining Logitech’s growth as the world’s largest manufacturer of personal peripherals for the PC and other platforms that define the way people work, play and communicate in the digital world. He is also focused on ensuring that the core values and uniqueness of Logitech are preserved as the company continues to expand; participating in defining the company’s long-term strategy; and leading the board of director’s supervision of the company’s operations.A technology-industry veteran with thirty years of European, U.S., and international experience, Mr. De Luca has an extensive background in product strategy, marketing and management. Prior to joining Logitech, Mr. De Luca served as executive vice president of worldwide marketing for Apple Computer, Inc. He was president of Claris Corporation, a U.S. personal computing software vendor, after having served in various marketing positions with Apple in the United States and Europe. He began his career at Olivetti in Ivrea, Italy.Mr. De Luca holds a B.S. degree in electronic engineering from the University of Rome. | 