Nabeel Gareeb
Nabeel Gareeb is a Pakistani-American businessman. He was the president and chief executive officer as well as a member of the board of directors of MEMC (now SunEdison) between 30 April 2002 and 12 November 2008.[2][3]
Nabeel Gareeb | |
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Born | Nabeel Gareeb |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Education | Electrical Engineering (B.S.) Engineering Management (M.S.) |
Occupation | MEMC Electronic Materials (Chief Executive Officer (CEO)) |
Net worth | $106.06 million (2008)[1] |
Education
Gareeb was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and immigrated to the United States over 25 years ago.[4] He holds a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Claremont Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College.[5]
Career
Prior to joining MEMC, he worked for ten years at the International Rectifier Corporation, a supplier of power semiconductors, where he became chief operating officer.
Achievements
According to a 2007 list compiled by Forbes, Gareeb was one of the highest paid CEOs in the US.[6] He also listed himself in the top 25 highest paid men.[7] Forbes reported him "The 43 year old executive ranks 1 within Semiconductors".[8] His total salary for the five year period from 2003 to 2008 was estimated at $106.06 million.[1]
References
- "#6 Nabeel Gareeb". Forbes. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- List of Public Companies Worldwide, Letter - Businessweek - Businessweek
- MEMC Announces Resignation of Ceo Nabeel Gareeb - BusinessWire
- Cooperman, Jeannette (17 June 2009). "The Most Powerful Person You Know Nothing About". STL Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- The Most Powerful Person You Know Nothing About - St. Louis Magazine - November 2008 - St. Louis, Missouri
- Two India-origin persons among Forbes top-paid young CEOs list - Economic Times
- 25 Highest-paid men - Nabeel Gareeb (24) - FORTUNE
- #6 Nabeel Gareeb - Forbes.com