THE INTERVIEW
Envisioning Progress
Made Real in 2030
BY ANNA-LEE MUCK
PHOTO BY TONY LUONG; LETTERING BY JOEL HOLLAND
Dell Technologies Chief Responsibility
Officer Christine Fraser, in conversation
with Realize, shares her renewed
optimism of the future with tech.
What was the path that led to your role as
chief responsibility officer (CRO) at Dell
Technologies?
It’s probably a non-traditional path. I’ve spent
my career embedded in the business across
a variety of functions: strategy, operations,
marketing, business development, partner
development, and leading the Integration Program
Office on behalf of EMC.
Through these leadership positions, I found
myself with platforms to deepen my personal
engagement in programs that matter to me. I
became involved in mentorship and sponsorship
programs, particularly for women, and
later in programs for professionals of color.
I’ve had teams that are dispersed across
the globe and saw firsthand the impact of
community engagement initiatives led by our
team members. And I have also experienced
increased expectation from our customers
and partners related to social impact, whether
that’s corporate social responsibility, or diversity
and inclusion.
So when the CRO role presented itself, I
was excited about the opportunity to apply
my experience and business acumen to the
commitments Dell Technologies makes to our
team members, our customers and partners,
the environment, and communities.
How has this role impacted your life
outside of the office?
The greatest impact has really been a heightened
awareness and a renewed sense of optimism.
The role exposes me to the magnitude
of the environmental and social issues that
are facing humanity. But even as these issues
seem very daunting, I also get to witness the
remarkable initiatives that are being led both
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