--- title: Hock Tan url: https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan description: Known as one of tech's most dynamic leaders, Hock Tan has been Broadcom’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2006. --- # Hock Tan [Hock Tan](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/author/hock-tan) ## President and Chief Executive Officer Known as one of tech's most dynamic leaders, Hock Tan has been Broadcom’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2006. Under his leadership, Broadcom has grown into a global infrastructure technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions to customers around the world. He cares deeply about STEM education and has made substantial donations to autism and disabilities-related research centers at Cornell University as well as both of his alma maters – MIT and Harvard University. Through the Broadcom blog, he enjoys sharing his experiences meeting with customers and partners, as well as his insights on how technology and innovation continue to connect and transform the world. ## Articles by Hock Tan ![aerial view of New York skyline at night](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltea8efc7fcca7c6cb/6494957aedfc643645351128/Hock-HERO-1170x600ppi.jpg) ![Accelerating VMware Blog Image](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt460e2686df064459/644fec495773c9110e45356c/Inc_Blog_GettyImages-1361682538-blog-hero.jpg) ### [Private Cloud Done Right: Why VCF 9.0 Changes Everything](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/private-cloud-done-right-why-vcf-9-0-changes-everything) For the first time, Broadcom is delivering a truly unified private cloud platform for our customers. A modern private cloud platform that breaks down silos and unites IT, developer, security, networking, and app teams on a single, unified foundation. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Aug 26, 2025 | 4 min read* ### [For cost and mission effective Federal IT modernization, go private](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/for-cost-and-mission-effective-federal-it-modernization-go-private) Hock Tan explains how enterprises, public and private, are those that can be both cost and mission effective and how Broadcom can help with that. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Mar 5, 2025 | 6 min read* ### [Broadcom’s approach to Sovereign Cloud: enabling innovation and control for customers](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/broadcom-s-approach-to-sovereign-cloud-enabling-innovation-and-control-for-customers) Cloud sovereignty is central to the European Union’s quest for increased digital autonomy, with the aim of fostering innovation and supporting European businesses on their digital transformation journey. Broadcom is committed to helping organizations and governments meet their digital transformation and data-sovereignty needs. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud and Data Center](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud%20and%20Data%20Center), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud)* *Nov 14, 2024 | 5 min read* ### [The future of the enterprise is private](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/the-future-of-the-enterprise-is-private) That’s why it’s clear to me that the future of the enterprise is private: Private cloud. Private AI. Fueled by your private data. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Aug 27, 2024 | 4 min read* ### [The forward-looking customer journey continues](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/the-forward-looking-customer-journey-continues) Broadcom customers who are still considering their next steps, they can do so with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their existing active support and subscription contracts will continue to be honored, and we will assist them in choosing the solution or tool that make the most sense for their environments and desire to modernize their data centers. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Jun 11, 2024 | 5 min read* ### [VMware Cloud on AWS - here today, here tomorrow](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/vmware-cloud-on-aws-here-today-here-tomorrow) There have been false reports that VMware Cloud on AWS may be going away, which is causing unnecessary concern for our loyal customers who have used the service for years. VMware Cloud on AWS is no longer directly sold by AWS or its channel partners. It’s that simple. What this means is that customers who previously purchased VMware Cloud on AWS from AWS will now work with Broadcom or an authorized Broadcom reseller to renew their subscriptions. *Categories: [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *May 6, 2024 | 2 min read* ### [A changing market landscape requires constant evolution: our mission for VMware customers](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/a-changing-market-landscape-requires-constant-evolution-our-mission-for-vmware-customers) Broadcom will continue to create value within the VMware partner ecosystem, because partners are critical to our customers' success and our own success. That said, Broadcom is updating and incorporating the VMware partner ecosystem into the Broadcom partner programs, which requires some adjustments. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Apr 14, 2024 | 8 min read* ### [VMware by Broadcom: the first 100 days](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/vmware-by-broadcom-the-first-100-days) We recently passed the 100-day mark since VMware joined Broadcom. While much work remains, we’ve made substantial progress as we build the world’s leading infrastructure technology company. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Mar 14, 2024 | 4 min read* ### [Broadcom announces successful acquisition of VMware](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/broadcom-announces-successful-acquisition-of-vmware) Broadcom President and CEO Hock Tan announces the successful acquisition of VMware and what the milestone means for the combined company and customers. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Nov 21, 2023 | 6 min read* ### [My recent VMware Explore experience](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/cloud/my-recent-vmware-explore-experience) Last week, I attended VMware Explore Las Vegas and had the great privilege of speaking with customers and industry leaders about the journey to multi-cloud. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *Aug 28, 2023 | 9 min read* ### [Broadcom’s approach toward delivering customer value](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/broadcoms-approach-toward-delivering-customer-value) Broadcom president and CEO Hock Tan discusses the company approach toward delivering customer value in his latest blog. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation)* *Jun 25, 2023 | 10 min read* ### [Accelerating VMware’s growth](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles/innovation/accelerating-vmwares-growth) The wider technology industry, and Broadcom customers, will benefit from Broadcom unlocking VMware’s potential by helping it build on its strengths and ambitions. *Categories: [Innovation](https://www.broadcom.com/company/news/articles?subCategory[]=Innovation), [Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?category[]=Cloud), [Private Cloud](https://www.broadcom.com/author/hock-tan?subCategory[]=Private%20Cloud)* *May 2, 2023 | 10 min read*