Michael Spindler
Michael Spindler | |
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Born | Berlin, Germany | December 22, 1942
Died | September 5, 2016[1] | (aged 73)
Alma mater | Technical University in Cologne |
Known for | CEO of Apple Computer, Inc. |
Spouse | Maryse |
Children | 3 |
Michael Spindler (22 December 1942 – September 5, 2016.
Personal life
From 1985 until his death in 2016, Spindler lived between Paris, France, and San Francisco, California, United States, with his wife Maryse and three kids Karen, Laurie, and John.[2][1]
Career
Spindler graduated from engineering at
On October 15, 1993, Spindler was chosen to take over as Apple's CEO when John Sculley was ousted by Apple's board of directors. Spindler presided over several successful projects, such as the introduction of the PowerPC, as well as some major failures, including the Newton and the Copland operating system. Spindler shied away from the spotlight preferring instead to work on operational management and strategy without fanfare. After Spindler became CEO, he did not make a public appearance for four months.[4] One of his first moves as CEO included massive cost cutting measures such as laying off workers, ending costly projects and cutting down on R&D projects, freezing executive salaries.[4] During his tenure the Apple board authorized merger discussions with IBM, Sun Microsystems and Philips, but when these went nowhere, he was replaced by Gil Amelio on February 2, 1996.
Death
Spindler died after a short illness on September 5, 2016. His longtime friend and business partner Jean-Louis Gassée stated, "Mike was an original, highly cultured mind, with high-level geopolitical views of our industry."[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Nelzin-Santos, Anthony (25 April 2018). "Michael Spindler, CEO d'Apple de 1993 à 1996, est mort" (in French).
- ^ a b "Michael Spindler, former Apple CEO, our June Luncheon Speaker". The Stillwater Club. Archived from the original on 28 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ Hormby, Tom (6 April 2006). "Michael Spindler: The Peter Principle at Apple". Low End Mac. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d Dormehl, Luke (2021-10-03). "Today in Apple history: CEO Michael Spindler denies Apple is a 'lame duck'". Cult of Mac. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
External links
- Michael Spindler: The Peter Principle at Apple by Tom Hormby, April 6, 2006