Morton Meyerson
Morton Herbert Meyerson (born 1938) is an American computer industry executive who held positions in the Ross Perot-founded Electronic Data Systems Corporation and subsequently at Perot Systems.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
His employer[4][1][7] paid $10 million for naming rights to Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center,[8][9] home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.[10]
Early life and education
Meyerson was born in Fort Worth.[11] His mother was a pianist, and his musical talent was described as "you play classical piano."[9][8] Morton's younger brother Sandy died when the former was age 10.[3]
Meyerson attended Paschal High School, where he played football and graduated in 1956.[12] He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and philosophy.[13]
Career
Meyerson began working for Bell Helicopter in 1963, and then worked at Electronic Data Systems, Inc. from 1966 to 1971, leaving the company as President and Vice Chair.[14] He was CEO at duPont Glore Forgan from 1971 through 1974. In 1984, he became the chief technology officer at General Motors. He retired in 1986.[15]
Meyerson mentored Michael Dell during the early years of Dell Computer.[16] From 1992 to 1998, he served as Chair and CEO of Perot Systems. He has since served as Chairman of 2M Companies, Inc.[17]
Personal life
Meyerson has a son, David Nathan Meyerson.[2][18][6] attended Hardin-Simmons University.[19]
References
- ^ a b Allen R. Myerson (September 12, 1996). "Chief of Perot Systems Steps Aside as Part of Expansion". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "David Nathan Meyerson (1967 - 1998)".
- ^ a b The Alcalde. November 2005. p. 52.
Meyerson was born in 1938 in Fort Worth.
- ^ a b Allen R. Myerson (February 22, 1998). "Perot's Return to Business: The Vote's Not In". The New York Times.
- ^ "Morton – The Meyerson Family Foundations".
- ^ a b "MEYERSON, MICHAEL S thru MEYERSON, PEARL R".
MEYERSON, MORTON H, born ABT 1939, and his bride MARLENE
- ^ "Ross Perot's business lieutenant since the 1970's"
- ^ a b Allen R. Myerson (October 11, 1998). "Yes, but Can He Whistle Dixie?". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "The Mort, The making of The Meyerson". Dmagazine. March 2000.
- ^ Donal Henahan (September 12, 1989). "The Acoustics of Dallas's New Concert Hall". The New York Times.
- ^ https://meyerson.org/morton/
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- ^ Marlene: nee Nathan
- ^ "Who Built Perot's Ship?". The New York Times. March 8, 1998.
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