Ellen Hancock
Ellen Hancock is an American businesswoman and technology executive. She has held executive positions at several major technology companies, including Apple, IBM, and National Semiconductor.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Hancock was born in Chicago, Illinois. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the College of New Rochelle and a Master's degree in Operations Research from Stanford University.
Career[edit | edit source]
Hancock began her career at IBM in 1961, where she worked for nearly three decades. She held various positions in the company, including Vice President of the Networking Systems and Communications Products Division.
In 1996, Hancock joined Apple as Executive Vice President of Research and Development. She was responsible for the development of the Mac OS operating system. However, her tenure at Apple was marked by controversy, as she was criticized for the failure of the Copland project, an attempt to create a new operating system for Macintosh computers.
After leaving Apple, Hancock served as the CEO of Exodus Communications, a web hosting service provider. Under her leadership, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2001.
Hancock has also served on the boards of several companies, including Aetna, EDS, and Sun Microsystems.
Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]
Hancock has received numerous awards for her contributions to the technology industry. She was named one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" by Fortune magazine in 1997 and 1998.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Hancock is married and has two children. She resides in California.
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