Frank McCabe (businessman)

Frank McCabe (born 1937) is an Irish business executive who worked in the semiconductor business for over 40 years, ranging from the 1950s to the 1990s.[1] He also spent several years as a member of various international Board of Directors and semi state boards in Ireland.

Early life and education

McCabe was born in Ballybay, County Monaghan.[2][1] He was educated at Christian Brothers College at Monkstown Park. Born into a family of engineers, he completed his bachelor of Engineering in University College Dublin and a MSc at Clarkson University, New York.[2]

Career

McCabe began his career at ASEA in Sweden.[2][3] McCabe was responsible for the opening of General Electric plants in Dundalk early in his career.[2][3] In 1979, he moved to Digital Equipment Corporation where he was CEO of their European semiconductors operations, and moved to the head office in Boston in 1983.[2] He also served as chairman of the Shannon Development Authority, which brings investment to the southwest of Ireland.[4]

In 1994, he moved to Intel, becoming senior Vice President and general manager for Ireland.[1][2][3] He helped Intel build the Fab 14 plant.[1] By the time of his retirement in 1990, 30% of all Pentium chips worldwide were manufactured from the Irish plant.[1][3] He was responsible for the acquisition of his former company, Digital Equipment Corporation's semiconductor business.[1]

Following his retirement from Intel he has served on various corporate and state boards including Citibank,[5] the Science Foundation Arizona, and the Board of Science Foundation Ireland.[3][6]

References
  1. Lyons, Madeleine. "McCabe bows out at helm of Intel". The Irish Times. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. Cronin, Laura. "Factfile – Frank McCabe". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. "New SFI Board appointed by Harney". Irish Examiner. 5 August 2003. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  4. Quinlan, Arthur. "Death of key public service manager". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. Beesley, Arthur. "Citigroup profits grow by 23%". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  6. Young, Ty (27 May 2007). "Science Foundation Arizona entering second year". Phoenix Business Journal.
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