Craig Barrett Allen
CEO, Intel Corp.
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2006 Laureate, Craig Barrett is the chief executive officer of Intel Corp. A San Francisco native, he attended Stanford University from 1957 to 1964, where he received his bachelor of science, master of science and doctorate degrees in materials science. After graduation, he joined the Stanford faculty in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and remained through 1974, rising to the rank of Associate Professor. He joined Intel in 1974 as a technology development manager. He was named a vice president of the corporation in 1984, promoted to senior vice president in 1987, and executive vice president in 1990. Dr. Barrett was elected to Intel board of directors in 1992 and was named the company's chief operating officer in 1993. He became Intel's fourth president in May 1997 and chief executive officer in 1998. Dr. Barrett sits on the boards of directors for Intel, Qwest Communications International Inc., the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association, the National Forest Foundation, Achieve and the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and is Co-Chairman of the Business Coalition for Excellence in Education. Dr. Barrett is passionate in his commitment to opening the gates of opportunity for students by raising academic standards, improving school quality and opening access to higher education and technology for a wider range of students. He has testified before Congress about strengthening math, science and technology education; advised the President on education issues, and has been an outspoken advocate for higher standards in schools. Realizing the power of education to motivate, inspire and sow the seeds of creativity and innovation, Dr. Barrett thrives on seeing firsthand the tangible results of Intel's contributions to revitalizing education. His leadership for excellence in education has included participation at the Intel-sponsored International Science and Engineering Fair, and he personally kicked off the Computer Clubhouse Network - one of Intel's strategies for closing the "digital divide" - in Boston in February 2000. |
