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Compaq Announces Hans Gutsch to Retire From Company IMMEDIATELY!!! YES!!! Wednesday June 16, 5:03 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Compaq Announces Hans Gutsch to Retire From Company HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation announced today that Hans Gutsch, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Organization and Environment, has retired from the Company, effective immediately. Human Resources, Organization and Environment will report to the Office of the Chief Executive until a successor is named. ''During his 11 year tenure, Hans was instrumental in developing Compaq's global infrastructure as the Company grew from 2,000 to 70,000 employees,'' said Benjamin M. Rosen, Chairman and acting Chief Executive Officer of Compaq. ''Hans managed and implemented world-class human resource and organizational strategies, personnel development programs, and safety, security and environmental policies. We thank Hans for his vital contribution and commitment to the Company.'' Compaq Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second-largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The Company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com . Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Contact: Media Contacts: Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston Jim Finlaw, 281/514-6137 jim.finlaw@compaq.com or Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston Alan Hodel, 281/518-8932 alan.hodel@compaq.com or