Edward R. McCracken

Edward R. McCracken
Born
Edward Ray McCracken[1]

December 1943 (1943-12) (age 82)
OccupationExecutive
Known forCEO of Silicon Graphics

Edward Ray McCracken (born December 1943) is an American businessman who was CEO of Silicon Graphics (SGI) from 1984 to 1997.[2] Under his leadership, SGI grew from annual revenues of $5.4 million to $3.7 billion.[2] Prior to leading Silicon Graphics, he spent 16 years as an executive with Hewlett-Packard.[2]

McCracken became Chairman of SGI's board in 1994.[3] He also served on the boards of Digital Research and National Semiconductor.[4]

He was a "White House regular" during the Clinton administration[5] and appeared with Bill Clinton and Al Gore to promote the benefits of technology.[2]

Education

McCracken earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1966[4] and an MBA from Stanford University.[6]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Edward Ray MCCRACKEN". Companies House. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Einstein, David (October 29, 1997). "McCracken leaves SGI; 700 to 1000 laid off". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  3. ↑ Galante, Suzanne; Clark, Tim (October 29, 1997). "McCracken: It became personal". CNet. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Edward McCracken:Developer of 3d Graphics Machines That Helped Launch The World Of "Virtual Reality"". Alumni Profiles. Iowa State University. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  5. ↑ Hof, Robert D. (August 4, 1997). "The Sad Saga of Silicon Graphics". Business Week. Retrieved 30 December 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ Pelline, Jeff (March 5, 1996). "Silicon Graphics Tries To Turn the Tide". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
  7. ↑ "Recipients 1995". National Medal of Technology and Innovation. United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
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