In 1999, John W. Thompson became Chairman, President and CEO of Symantec after Eubanks stepped down from his position.<ref>[http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19990414_01 Symantec Corporation Appoints John W. Thompson, Senior IBM Executive, as President, CEO and Chairman]</re> Thompson retire from his position as CEO of the company on April 3, 2009 but he remained Chairman. He was succeeded by Enrique Salem.<ref> | In 1999, John W. Thompson became Chairman, President and CEO of Symantec after Eubanks stepped down from his position.<ref>[http://www.symantec.com/about/news/release/article.jsp?prid=19990414_01 Symantec Corporation Appoints John W. Thompson, Senior IBM Executive, as President, CEO and Chairman]</re> Thompson retire from his position as CEO of the company on April 3, 2009 but he remained Chairman. He was succeeded by Enrique Salem.<ref> |