Nabeel Gareeb
Pakistani origin "Nabeel Gareeb" President and Chief Executive Officer. Nabeel was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of MEMC in 30th April 2002[1]. Under his leadership, MEMC Electronic Materials Inc is successfully implementing a business strategy to reclaim an industry leadership position, with a balance of profits, market share, and technology. Gareeb immigrated to US from Pakistan more than 25 years ago.
About
Nabeel holds a Master of Science degree in engineering management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical / electronics engineering.
Profile
Prior to joining MEMC, Nabeel worked for ten years at International Rectifier Corporation, a leading supplier of power semiconductors, where he was most recently Chief Operating Officer. In this position, he was responsible for worldwide operations, research and development, and marketing of the core products of the company as well as administrative functions, which included human resources and information technology.
Achievements
As per a list compiled by Forbes Nabeel have made to the league of young CEOs with fattest pay package in the US, list is published in the online edition of the US business magazine, has been topped by a person of Pakistani origin Nabeel Gareeb who is just 43 years old.[2]. He also listed himself in the top 25 highest paid men.[3]. Forbes reported him "The 43 year old executive ranks 1 within Semiconductors".[4]
References
- ^ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=547276&symbol=WFR
- ^ http://www1.economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3368226.cms
- ^ http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/fortune/0709/gallery.women_men_highest_pay.fortune/24.html
- ^ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/12/lead_bestbosses08_Nabeel-Gareeb_F2XS.html