Paul Galvin (businessman)

Paul Galvin
Born
Paul Vincent Galvin

(1895-06-29)June 29, 1895
DiedNovember 5, 1959(1959-11-05) (aged 64)
EducationIllinois Institute of Technology
Known forCar radio
TitleCEO of Motorola
Term1928–1959
SuccessorBob Galvin (son)

Paul Vincent Galvin (June 29, 1895 – November 5, 1959) was an American chief executive, who was one of the two founders of telecommunications company Motorola.[1] Founded as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation on September 25, 1928, Motorola worked in communications equipment. Galvin created the mass production car radio,[1] which provided the cornerstone of Motorola's early business. The company name "Motorola" was introduced in 1930.

  1. ^ a b "A History of Innovation and Philanthropy | Illinois Institute of Technology". www.iit.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-13.

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