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Paul Elbridge Wright
1931-06-24 – 2017-06-04
Life & Legacy
Paul Elbridge Wright (June 24, 1931 – June 4, 2017) was an American business executive, engineer and inventor.
While working at Radio Corporation of America (RCA), Wright was instrumental in developing semiconductor devices for thermoelectric cooling and electrical generation on spacecraft, improving early night vision technology, and semi-conductor amplifiers for communication satellites. Later, he served as Senior Vice President of RCA, Chairman and C.O.O. of Fairchild Industries, and Chairman of Chrysler Technologies.
Occupation & Career
business executive, engineer, inventor
Education
California Polytechnic State University; University of Pennsylvania; Harvard Business School; University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science
Legacy Highlights
Employer
RCA Corporation
Education & Institutions
California Polytechnic State University · Harvard Business School · University of Pennsylvania · University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science
Sources & Provenance
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