NewComLink, a technology pioneer in retail credit solutions, has appointed Dell's former executive legal director, James Howicz, as general counsel. He will report to NewComLink CEO, Suneet Paul.

In his new role, Howicz will be responsible for overseeing NewComLink legal matters, including patent, trademark and other corporate affairs. He also will advise the executive management team on corporate governance matters.

Howicz most recently was executive legal director at Dell, where he led the global financial services legal team and provided strategic legal advice to global payment solutions, Dell financial services, global financial services, treasury and corporate finance teams. He previously served as assistant general counsel for Dell financial services.

Prior to joining Dell in 2002, Howicz was assistant general counsel for Wells Fargo Financial, where he provided legal oversight for state and national operations, and led legal operational issues for credit card and private label retail credit banks. He also served as assistant counsel at Discover Card, where he supported all aspects of business operation and oversaw corporate, banking, credit, contract, e-commerce and trademark law. Howicz began his career as an attorney for CCH Incorporated and a senior attorney for Mercury Finance Company.