Edward R. McCracken

Edward R. McCracken
Edward R. McCracken
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

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

Awards

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]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Einstein, David (October 29, 1997). "McCracken leaves SGI; 700 to 1000 laid off". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
^ Galante, Suzanne; Clark, Tim (October 29, 1997). "McCracken: It became personal". CNet. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Edward McCracken:Developer of 3d Graphics Machines That Helped Launch The World Of "Virtual Reality"". Alumni Profiles. Iowa State University. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
^ Hof, Robert D. (August 4, 1997). "The Sad Saga of Silicon Graphics". Business Week. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
^ Pelline, Jeff (March 5, 1996). "Silicon Graphics Tries To Turn the Tide". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
^ "Recipients 1995". National Medal of Technology and Innovation. United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

Preceded by Jim Clark	CEO Silicon Graphics 1994–1998	Succeeded by Richard Belluzzo

[einstein1029-1] Einstein, David (October 29, 1997). "McCracken leaves SGI; 700 to 1000 laid off". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

[Galante-2] Galante, Suzanne; Clark, Tim (October 29, 1997). "McCracken: It became personal". CNet. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

[iaprofile-3] "Edward McCracken:Developer of 3d Graphics Machines That Helped Launch The World Of "Virtual Reality"". Alumni Profiles. Iowa State University. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

[sadsaga-4] Hof, Robert D. (August 4, 1997). "The Sad Saga of Silicon Graphics". Business Week. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

[Pelline-5] Pelline, Jeff (March 5, 1996). "Silicon Graphics Tries To Turn the Tide". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

[uspto-6] "Recipients 1995". National Medal of Technology and Innovation. United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.

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