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Gil Amelio

National Semiconductor · United States

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Gil Amelio is the CEO of National Semiconductor. Amelio is based in the United States. Amelio was born in 1943 in New York City and educated at Georgia Tech.

Gilbert Frank Amelio is an American technology executive. Amelio worked at Bell Labs, Fairchild Semiconductor, and the semiconductor division of Rockwell International, and was also the CEO of National Semiconductor and Apple Computer.

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Recent coverage has focused on Gil Amelio's tenure as Apple CEO, particularly in retrospective pieces examining the company's leadership history. Headlines have noted Amelio's role during a turbulent period at Apple and his connection to Steve Jobs's return to the company, with several articles placing Amelio within the broader context of Apple's succession of chief executives over the decades.

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Born
March 1, 1943 · New York City
Citizenship
United States
Education
Georgia Tech
Awards
IEEE Fellow, IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award

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Gil Amelio: FAQ

What company does Gil Amelio lead?
Gil Amelio is CEO of National Semiconductor.
Where was Gil Amelio educated?
Gil Amelio studied at Georgia Tech.