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Nabeel Gareeb

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Nabeel Gareeb
Born
Nabeel Gareeb

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
CitizenshipUnited States of America
EducationElectrical Engineering (B.S.)
Engineering Management (M.S.)
OccupationMEMC Electronic Materials (Chief Executive Officer (CEO))

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.[1][2]

Education

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Gareeb was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and immigrated to the United States over 25 years ago.[3] 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.[4]

Career

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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.[citation needed]

Achievements

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According to a 2007 list compiled by Forbes, Gareeb was one of the highest paid CEOs in the US.[5] He also listed himself in the top 25 highest paid men.[6] Forbes reported him "The 43 year old executive ranks 1 within Semiconductors".[7] His total salary for the five year period from 2003 to 2008 was estimated at $106.06 million.[8]

References

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  1. ^ List of Public Companies Worldwide, Letter - Businessweek - Businessweek
  2. ^ MEMC Announces Resignation of Ceo Nabeel Gareeb - BusinessWire
  3. ^ Cooperman, Jeannette (17 June 2009). "The Most Powerful Person You Know Nothing About". STL Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  4. ^ The Most Powerful Person You Know Nothing About - St. Louis Magazine - November 2008 - St. Louis, Missouri
  5. ^ Two India-origin persons among Forbes top-paid young CEOs list - Economic Times
  6. ^ 25 Highest-paid men - Nabeel Gareeb (24) - FORTUNE
  7. ^ #6 Nabeel Gareeb - Forbes.com
  8. ^ "#6 Nabeel Gareeb". Forbes. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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