Gilbert Frank Amelio is an American technology executive. Amelio worked at Bell Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, and the semiconductor division of Rockwell International, and also a former CEO of National Semiconductor and Apple Computer.
Born: | Gilbert Frank Amelio, March 01, 1943, New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Computer science, businessman |
Known for: | CEO of National Semiconductor and Apple Inc. |
Preceded by: | Michael Spindler |
Succeeded by: | Steve Jobs |
About Gil Amelio
Executive with Apple in the 1990s who helped the company purchase NeXT from Steve Jobs.
Before Fame
He began at Bell Labs where he was part of the team that first demonstrated the charge-coupled device (CCD) and then moved to Fairchild Semiconductor in 1971.
Achievement
His leadership saw Apple's stock drop to a 12-year low.
Family Life
His parents were Elizabeth DeAngelis and Anthony Amelio.
Associations
He co-founded Acquicor in 2005 with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and former Apple CTO Ellen Hancock.
Information related to Gil Amelio
- http://lowendmac.com/2013/the-rise-and-fall-of-apples-gil-amelio/ The Rise and Fall of Apple's Gil Amelio from Low End Mac
- http://news.cnet.com/Amelio-Jobs-a-cheerleader,-not-manager/2100-1001_3-203216.html Apple CEO Gil Amelio's first interview after being fired by Apple
Latest information about Gil Amelio updated on January 20, 2021.