Andy Grove Passed Away Today

[Daniel Nenni]

Andrew S. Grove 1936 – 2016

SANTA CLARA, Calif, March 21, 2016 – Intel announced that the company’s former CEO and Chairman Andrew S. Grove passed away today at the age of 79.

Present at Intel’s 1968 founding with Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Andy Grove became Intel’s President in 1979 and CEO in 1987. He served as Chairman of the Board from 1997 to 2005. Both during his time at Intel and in retirement, Grove was one of the most influential figures in technology and business, writing best-selling books and widely cited articles, and speaking out on an array of prominent public issues.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Intel Chairman and CEO Andy Grove,” said Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. “Andy made the impossible happen, time and again, and inspired generations of technologists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.”

Andrew S. Grove 1936 – 216 | Intel Newsroom

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[Daniel Payne]

My favorite Andy Grove book is, "High Output Management". I worked at Intel twice and it was the best run hardware company ever. The semiconductor industry has just lost a giant.

 

[Portland]

Andy Grove had a huge impact of Oregon. He was the real leader in Washington County's standard of living and had a huge impact across the state. Andy Grove will be missed.

 

[Daniel Nenni]

Good bye and thank you, Andy Grove!