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ANDREW GROVE
1936 - 2016
ANDREW GROVE
1936 - 2016
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BORN
1936
DIED
2016
ANDREW GROVE Obituary
Intel announced the death, but the company did not provide a cause.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Intel Chairman and CEO Andy Grove,” said Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. “Andy made the impossible happen, time and again, and inspired generations of technologists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.”
A pioneer in the semiconductor industry, Grove helped to transform the company into the world’s largest manufacturer of semiconductors that are used in computers and other devices.
“Grove played a critical role in the decision to move Intel’s focus from memory chips to microprocessors and led the firm’s transformation into a widely recognized consumer brand,” Intel’s news release states. “Under his leadership, Intel produced the chips, including the 386 and Pentium, that helped usher in the PC era. The company also increased annual revenues from $1.9 billion to more than $26 billion.”
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Grove’s rags-to-riches story also was notable. Born Andras Grof Sept. 2, 1936, in Budapest, Hungary, he survived the Nazi Holocaust and escaped from Hungary as it came under the control of Communists. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1957, changing his name thereafter to Andrew Grove.
By 1963, he had earned a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in chemical engineering.
After working as a researcher for Fairchild Semiconductor in the ‘60s, he joined Intel on the day the company opened its doors in 1968. He started as Intel’s director of engineering, working his way up during the decades that followed. He was Intel’s president in 1979, its CEO in 1987, and its chairman and CEO in 1997. He gave up his CEO title in 1998, but he continued to serve as chairman of the board until 2005.
“Both during his time at Intel and in retirement, Grove was one of the most influential figures in technology and business, writing best-selling books and widely cited articles, and speaking out on an array of prominent public issues,” Intel’s news release states.
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Tumisang Sibeko
August 15, 2016
we thank you for your intellectual contribution
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S T
March 31, 2016
May the God of comfort help the family endure during this difficult time.
Julie
March 27, 2016
All our prayers from our family to yours. Although I only met you one time I learned so much in those few moments. Your passion and commitment created a light that will burn forever through all that you brought into our world. God bless you and your amazing family. I am forever grateful to have had the chance to work at Intel and have learned so very much and in turn been able to share this with others.
John Davies
March 27, 2016
Andy, you were an incredible leader and teacher. The best I have known. I am amongst the very many who owe you so much. I feel proud to have worked on your team Thank you so much for all you gave to us
SAM cantrell
March 26, 2016
Great man and great mentor.
He shaped my years as a young Engineer At Intel .
My best to his family.
SAM
Lori Allen
March 25, 2016
My condolences to Dr. Grove's family. He was a role model during my incredible career experience at Intel. He lived an amazing and constantly challenging life. He drove the high output culture at intel that employees actually embraced and manifested through their work. He drove his passions to fruition and results. Thanks, Andy, for giving so freely and helping me grow these skills and press them into action. I'll miss you and honor your legacy.
Cathryn Sandstrom
March 25, 2016
Rest in peace Dr. Grove and thank you for the 40 years I have enjoyed at this amazing company that you helped to create, grow and change throughout the evolution of technology. You were a legend in the Semiconductor industry, and we were blessed and privileged to have you as a leader, a teacher, an author, a coach and most importantly an incredible innovator at Intel.
Dr ali kashani
March 25, 2016
great teacher and superb executive and leader of the century
Jan
March 25, 2016
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the "God of all comfort" be with you in this difficult time. 2Cor 1:4
E.D. Potter
March 25, 2016
my deepest condolences to his family.
it was my pleasure and honour to have worked for intel corp. during andy's tenure as CEO. he will forever remain one of my guiding spirits.
my you rest in peace, andy.
marie vallejo
March 24, 2016
Thank you, Andy, for my career at Intel. I am so proud of it under your leadership. You influenced what I am today, doing my best. I am lucky to have been part of it.
Esteban Galuzzi
March 24, 2016
I was lucky to be with Andy (and a few other hundreds and sometimes thousands of people) at Intel events. In every case he role modeled one or more of Intel values, continuously shaping the culture. I am an Intel employee, and the main reasons why I love this company so much is bc of its principled management, and Andy is no doubt one of the main people responsible for it. I will be forever thakfull to Andy for this.
March 24, 2016
I would like to offer my deep condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Scott Chamberland
March 23, 2016
Rest in Peace
Robert Kirk
March 23, 2016
I knew Mr. Grove from back in the early days in San Jose, California before it was "Silicon Valley". He was a Gentleman. He could see the future long before others. He was focused, clear minded. He lived his Purpose. God bless his Family.
Gloria Markowski - Stockton
March 23, 2016
To the Grove Family, Our heartfelt condolences. John Stockton and Gloria Markowski.
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March 23, 2016
Grove Family I'm very sorry for the loss of your loved one.May you find comfort in knowing that while others may not truly understand how you feel. Please be assured that God does and he cares for you.
Rick
March 23, 2016
To the GROVE FAMILY in their time of grief, I'm truly sorry for your loss. The world has benefited from this technology, so you have my condolences at this time.
Marie
March 23, 2016
My condolences to the Grove family. Please take comfort in your memories until God recovers our loved ones from the power of the grave. (Hosea 13:14)
March 23, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 23, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
March 23, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
March 23, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl Lynn
March 23, 2016
May the God of all comfort be with the Grove family during this difficult time.
George Riemer
March 22, 2016
I did not have a chance to meet personally with Andy Grove, but I have always admired him. I'm Jewish and I just luckily survived the Holocaust in Budapest in 1944.
I fled Hungary in 1956 and arrived to Los Angeles in 1957. Andy Grove was a giant and all of us will miss him dearly.
Ron Fields
March 22, 2016
First came Fire, Then Water, Then Earth, Then Air, Then The Wheel
Then the Memory Chip, Then the Microprocessor
Dear Mr. Grove,
Thank you for the last two out of seven!
And with others for opening up the idea to the Cloud phenomenon....
Cindy Kinnie
March 22, 2016
Remembering the honor of sitting next to Andy at an Intel Officer's dinner. He listened with compassion, kindness, acceptance, appreciation and more. My career as a homemaker was truly honored by him - the CEO of Intel. May your family find peace in the midst of great loss and joy in all the wonderful memories.
March 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss,may you have peace.....
Adrian Barnette
March 22, 2016
We'll miss you !
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 22, 2016
rip
Ron Wu
March 22, 2016
Andy, you will be greatly missed.
Bill Spetz
March 22, 2016
RIP Andy. Truly a giant of the semi industry. Thanks, it was an honor working for you.
Jim Anderson
March 22, 2016
I owe my career in part to Andy Grove, working at Intel since 1984. Andy was an inspiration and a living legend. It's truly hard to believe he is gone from this earth. While he has left us, his impact on the culture of Intel continues even to this day. This is the company that Andy Grove built.
March 22, 2016
May the love of our Heavenly Father be the comfort that you seek at this time........
Joanne Simkins
March 22, 2016
Thank you for all that you have given us!! You are an American legend. It was an honor knowing you. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace.
Jake Samuel
March 22, 2016
Heartfelt Condolence #RIP
Patrick Murray
March 22, 2016
Andy...thank you for all that you have done to help so many of us, pushing us to be smarter, better, and to always do the right thing. Thank you for the laughs and fun, I'll never forget when you showed up to an IBM Executive Dinner Meeting in Boca with your "I heart SAA" t-shirt. May God bless your soul and that you rest in peace... you worked your tail off, time to rest.
Claire Delaney
March 21, 2016
So grateful for all the wonderful opportunities given. RIP.
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