- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
David Packard
Hewlett-Packard Company
1939 - 1968
Computers & Electronics
b. 1912
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Stanford University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1912 - 1996 |
| Birthplace | Colorado (CO) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
Packard and his partner Bill Hewlett created the first real Silicon Valley technology company in H-P, a diversified electronics maker. Together the two men built a strong company that survived World War II and enjoyed continued success after government contracts ended. Equally significant was the creation of the ""H-P Way,"" a unique kind of moral code that fostered company longevity and entrepreneurial spirit, while creating a sense of camaraderie among employees.