Lewis E. Platt
Director/Board Member at University of Pennsylvania
Profile
Mr. Platt is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Mr. Platt joined HP in 1966 and held a variety of management posts in the company's medical-products operations prior to becoming General Manager of the Waltham, Mass.
Division in 1974.
He was General Manager of HP's Analytical Group, later renamed Chemical Analysis Group, from 1980-1984 and was elected an HP Vice President in 1983.
From 1984 to 1988 he managed various parts of HP's computer business.
In 1987, Mr. Platt was elected Executive Vice President.
In 1988, he was chosen to oversee the Computer Products Sector and in 1990, he was named Head of the Computer Systems Organization.
He was elected President and Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of Directors in 1992.
The board elected Mr. Platt to succeed David Packard as Chairman when he announced his retirement on Sept.
17, 1993.
Mr. Platt also serves as a Director for The University of Pennsylvania, 7-Eleven, Inc., and an advisor for Rein Capital LLC.
Mr. Platt has served as a past Non-Executive Chairman.
Lewis E. Platt active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Lewis E. Platt
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Rein Capital LLC
 Rein Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rein Capital LLC (Rein Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by David M. Rein. The firm is headquartered in Lakewood, NJ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-28 |
7-Eleven, Inc.
 7-Eleven, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade 7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2005-11-20 |
| BOEING | Chairman | 2005-09-08 |
| HP INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 1999-06-30 |
California Business Roundtable
 California Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Business Roundtable is a membership-focused association that represents various major industry segments. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The association is limited to leading companies doing business, and participation is restricted to chief executive officers and senior operating executives of these companies. The company aims to rebuild and strengthen infrastructure to ensure long-term economic prosperity. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1994-12-31 |
Training of Lewis E. Platt
| Cornell University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BOEING | Electronic Technology |
| HP INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade 7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
Rein Capital LLC
Rein Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rein Capital LLC (Rein Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by David M. Rein. The firm is headquartered in Lakewood, NJ. | Finance |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
California Business Roundtable
California Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Business Roundtable is a membership-focused association that represents various major industry segments. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The association is limited to leading companies doing business, and participation is restricted to chief executive officers and senior operating executives of these companies. The company aims to rebuild and strengthen infrastructure to ensure long-term economic prosperity. | Commercial Services |
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