Katana VentraIP

Edward R. McCracken

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]

Edward R. McCracken

Executive

CEO of Silicon Graphics

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]

McCracken earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1966[3] and an MBA from Stanford University.[5]

Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering award from College of Engineering in 1992.[3]

Iowa State University

Executive of the Year, R&D Magazine, 1995.

[3]

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]

National Medal of Technology and Innovation