Edward R. McCracken
Edward R. McCracken | |
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| Occupation | Executive |
| Known for | CEO of Silicon Graphics |
Edward McCracken is an American businessman who was CEO of Silicon Graphics (SGI) from 1984 to 1997.[1] Under his leadership, SGI grew from annual revenues of $5.4 million to $3.7 billion.[1] Prior to leading Silicon Graphics, he spent 16 years as an executive with Hewlett-Packard.[1]
McCracken became Chairman of SGI's board in 1994.[2] He also served on the boards of Digital Research and National Semiconductor.[3]
He was a "White House regular" during the Clinton administration[4] and appeared with Bill Clinton and Al Gore to promote the benefits of technology.[1]
Education
[edit | edit source]McCracken earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1966[3] and an MBA from Stanford University.[5]
Awards
[edit | edit source]- Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering award from Iowa State University College of Engineering in 1992.[3]
- Executive of the Year, R&D Magazine, 1995.[3]
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation, 1995 which noted "his groundbreaking work in the areas of affordable 3D visual computing and super computing technologies; and for his technical and leadership skills in building Silicon Graphics, Inc., into a global advanced technology company."[6]
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