Paul Galvin (businessman)
Paul Galvin | |
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| Born | Paul Vincent Galvin June 29, 1895 Harvard, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1959 (aged 64) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Car radio |
| Title | CEO of Motorola |
| Term | 1928–1959 |
| Successor | Bob Galvin (son) |
Paul Vincent Galvin (June 29, 1895 – November 5, 1959) was an American chief executive, who was one of the two founders of telecommunications company Motorola. Founded as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation on September 25, 1928, Motorola worked in communications equipment. Galvin created the mass production car radio, which provided the cornerstone of Motorola's early business. The company name "Motorola" was introduced in 1930.