ANDREW GROVE

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 9/2/1936     Death: 3/21/2016

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Andrew Andy Stephen Grove was a Hungarian-American businessman and engineer who served as the third CEO of Intel Corporation. He escaped from the Hungarian People's Republic during the 1956 revolution at the age of 20 and moved to the United States, where he finished his education. He was the third employee and eventual third CEO of Intel, transforming the company into the world's largest semiconductor company.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Andrew Grove was intellectually unique for his remarkable ability to lead and innovate within the tech industry. His critical thinking, strategic vision, and leadership skills were instrumental in transforming Intel into a global powerhouse in the semiconductor industry. Grove's background as an engineer and his entrepreneurial spirit set him apart as a groundbreaking figure in the realm of business and technology.

FAMOUS QUOTE

Just as you would not permit a fellowemployeeto steal a piece of office equipment worth $2,000, you shouldn't let anyone walk away with the time of his fellowmanagers.In:Computer DecisionsVol. 16 (1984). p. 126

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