Jonathan I. Schwartz
President and Chief Executive Officer, Sun Microsystems · United States
Jonathan I. Schwartz is the CEO of Sun Microsystems. Schwartz is based in the United States. Schwartz was born in 1965 and educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and Wesleyan University.
Joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 as part of the acquisition of his company Lighthouse Design. Rose through executive roles and became CEO in April 2006, leading Sun through the 2008 financial crisis and overseeing the $7.4 billion acquisition by Oracle in 2010. As CEO, he shifted Sun's strategy toward open-source software and open-sourced Java and Solaris.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Schwartz's tenure in executive leadership roles and his educational background as a notable Wesleyan University alumnus. The headlines suggest his profile has included prominence in business circles as well as public controversy during his time in senior executive positions.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 20, 1965
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Wesleyan University
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Jonathan I. Schwartz: FAQ
- Who is Jonathan I. Schwartz?
- Jonathan I. Schwartz is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Microsystems, based in United States.
- What company does Jonathan I. Schwartz lead?
- Jonathan I. Schwartz is CEO of Sun Microsystems.
- Where was Jonathan I. Schwartz educated?
- Jonathan I. Schwartz studied at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Wesleyan University.