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Edward R. McCracken Elected to National Semiconductor Corporation Board of Directors

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Edward R. McCracken, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Silicon Graphics, Inc., has been elected to the Board of Directors of National Semiconductor Corporation. McCracken's election brings a unique combination of technical and managerial expertise to the board, particularly in the emerging multimedia marketplace. As a recognized innovator in both technical and managerial spheres, McCracken's experience in the industry is complemented by his involvement in various organizations, including the National Information Infrastructure Advisory Council and Joint Venture: Silicon Valley.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edward R. McCracken, chairman of the board and CEO of Silicon Graphics, has been elected to the Board of Directors of National Semiconductor Corporation.
  • McCracken's expertise in the emerging multimedia marketplace is expected to benefit National Semiconductor.
  • He is a recognized innovator in both technical and managerial spheres, holding an MBA from Stanford University and a BSEE from Iowa State University.
  • McCracken serves on various organizational boards, including the National Information Infrastructure Advisory Council, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley, Tularik, Inc., and PRASAD America.
  • National Semiconductor designs and markets semiconductor technologies for moving and shaping information, with a focus on markets in communications, personal systems, industrial, and consumer markets.
  • The company has 22,300 employees worldwide and reported sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 1995.
  • Silicon Graphics, under McCracken's leadership, delivers high-performance visual computing systems, digital media, and multiprocessing supercomputing technologies.
  • Silicon Graphics has its headquarters in Mountain View, California, and operates offices worldwide.

Statistics:

  • National Semiconductor has 22,300 employees worldwide.
  • The company reported sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 1995.
  • Silicon Graphics is a leading manufacturer of high-performance visual computing systems.
  • Silicon Graphics dominates the industry in interactive three-dimensional graphics, digital media, and multiprocessing supercomputing technologies.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE, July 24, 1995
  • National Semiconductor Corporation
  • Silicon Graphics, Inc.

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