Edward R. McCracken

Ed McCracken was CEO of Silicon Graphics (SGI) from 1984 to 1997.Under his leadership, SGI grew from annual revenues of $5.4 million to $3.7 billion.Prior to leading Silicon Graphics, he spent 16 years as an executive with Hewlett-Packard.

McCracken became Chairman of SGI's board in 1994.He also served on the boards of Digital Research and National Semiconductor.

He was a "White House regular" during the Clinton administration and appeared with Bill Clinton and Al Gore to promote the benefits of technology.

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

• Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering award from Iowa State University College of Engineering in 1992.
• Executive of the Year, R&D Magazine, 1995.
• 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."