Robert (Bob) W. Galvin (born on October 9, 1922 in Marshfield, Wisconsin) is the son of the founder of Motorola, Paul Galvin. He attended the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago. In 1940, he began working for Motorola and was named president of the company in 1956. Two years later he succeeded his father as chief executive officer. In 1986, Bob Galvin gave up the title of CEO while remaining chairman of the board. Wikipedia
In 1986 Bob Galvin gave up the title of CEO while remaining chairman of the board. Between 1958 and 1987 sales had grown from $ 216.6 million to $ 6.7 billion and cash flow per share had grown from 89 cents to $6.10. Five years later Bob Galvin publishe www.anbhf.org/laureates/bgalvin.htm
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GALVIN ELECTRICITY INITIATIVE Each day, roughly 500,000 Americans spend at least two hours without electricity in their homes and businesses. www.galvinpower.org
In 1988 the Leadership section of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) guidelines was based on Bob's leadership practises when he was CEO of Motorola. His exemplary performance as a leader is still recognised as sought after worldwide. He www.onesixsigma.com/node/644
