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Biography
Nabeel Gareeb is a US businessman. He was President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of MEMC between 30 April 2002 and 12 November 2008.
Biography
Gareeb immigrated to US from Pakistan more than 25 years ago. He holds a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Claremont Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College.
Prior to joining MEMC, he worked for ten years at International Rectifier Corporation, a supplier of power semiconductors, where he became Chief Operating Officer.
Achievements
According to a 2007 list compiled by Forbes, Gareeb was one of the highest paid CEOs in the US. He also listed himself in the top 25 highest paid men. Forbes reported him "The 43 year old executive ranks 1 within Semiconductors".