Paul J. Cormieris a business executive andchairmanofRed Hat.He previously waschief executive officer(CEO) from April 2020 to July 2022.[1][2][3]
Paul J. Cormier | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Fitchburg State University(BS) Rochester Institute of Technology(MBA) |
| Title | Chairman,Red Hat |
Early life and education
editCormier was born inFitchburgon November 4, 1959. His interest incomputersstarted during his high school years when his father got him a summer job inDigital Equipment Corporationwhere he kept working until his college years. He attended theFitchburg State Universityand did hismaster's degreeatRochester Institute of Technology.After graduation, he participated in Graduate Engineering Education Program of IBM and Digital.[4][5][6]
Career at Red Hat
editCormier joined Red Hat in May 2001 as Executive Vice President of Engineering and initiated the commercialization of open source products by promotingcloudservices. He also helped the creation ofRed Hat Enterprise Linux.[7][8]
Becoming CEO, then Chairman
editCormier was appointed CEO of Red Hat on 6 April 2020, replacingJim Whitehurst.He was replaced byMatt Hickson 12 July 2022 and became chairman of the company.[9]
Retirement
editCormier retired on April 1, 2024, after 24 years with Red Hat.[10]
References
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