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Pat Gelsinger

Pat Gelsinger's career with Intel, the world’s largest computer chip maker, reads like a fairy tale: 15 promotions in 15 years. Along the way, he managed the development of the 80486 and Pentium Pro and many other microprocessors. In 1990, PC Magazine voted him "Person of the Year". He became the company’s youngest Vice President, at age 32. He was Intel’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer. At age 40, he became a Senior Vice President and is now responsible for over half of Intel’s revenue.

Ron Smith, the man who interviewed him for his first job at Intel wrote this description of Pat: "Smart, arrogant, aggressive - he’ll fit right in." This determination has allowed him to excel in his career but it often caused him to neglect his family. After several "wake-up calls" in his life, Pat realized he needed to bring some balance to his life. In fact, he ended up writing a book entitled, "Balancing Family, Faith and Work" published by Cook Ministries in 2003.

Pat has also authored more than 20 technical publications. He holds 6 technical patents. He has three degrees in Electrical Engineering: an A.A. degree from Lincoln Technical Institute; a B.S. from Santa Clara University; and a M.S. from Stanford University.

Among many outside interests Pat serves as Foundation Chairman for William Jessup University and on the board of a technology startup Trivium Systems. Pat speaks regularly on work life balance. He also enjoys skiing, golf, biking, racquetball and time with his wife and kids.

Pat and his wife Linda have four wonderful children.