Award
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 · wikidata
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Bob Galvin
1922-10-09 – 2011-10-11
Life & Legacy
Robert William Galvin (October 9, 1922 – October 11, 2011) was an American business executive. He was the son of the founder of Motorola, Paul Galvin, and was the CEO of Motorola from 1959 to 1986.
Occupation & Career
chief executive officer, businessperson
Education
University of Notre Dame
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; honorary doctor of the University of Miami; IEEE Founders Medal; honorary doctorate from UTC; Bower Award for Business Leadership
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Bower Award for Business Leadership · honorary doctor of the University of Miami · honorary doctorate from UTC · IEEE Founders Medal · National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
University of Notre Dame
Verified Legacy Record
Award
honorary doctor of the University of Miami
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 · wikidata
Award
IEEE Founders Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 · wikidata
Award
honorary doctorate from UTC
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 · wikidata
Award
Bower Award for Business Leadership
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3435195 — wikidata View source
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