Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Rene C. McPherson
Dana Corporation
1972–1980
1972–1980
Dana Corporation
1972–1980
1972–1980
- Industry: Automotive & Aerospace
- Era: 1970
McNealy has created one of the most powerful and influential computer manufacturers in the world. His laser focus on the networked computer model has enabled his firm to supply the backbone computing power for thousands of businesses. His networked computer model and development of the Java programming language also enabled the company to prosper exponentially through the advent of the internet and its intense requirement for large-scale, real-time data processing.
Education / Military
- Graduate: Harvard University
- Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University (formerly Case Institute of Technology)
- Military Service: Air Force