Charles E. Sporck
American engineer (1927–2024)
Charles E. Sporck (November 15, 1927 – October 12, 2024) was an American engineer and company manager. He was best known for his role as chief executive officer and president of National Semiconductor from 1967 to 1991.2
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Born Nov 15, 1927, died Oct 12, 2024.1
About
The New York Times described Sporck as "a founding father of Silicon Valley".
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Companies
- National SemiconductorChief executive officer6
Early life and education
- Date not recordedCornell University3
Sporck was born in Saranac Lake, New York, in 1927. Sporck studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1950. He then worked for General Electric.
He started work at semiconductor division of Fairchild Camera and Instrument in 1959, where he rose to the position of General Manager.
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Career
Occupation: engineer.5
- Date not recordedChief executive, National Semiconductor4
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- 1WikidataCharles E. Sporck on Wikidata
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