Paul Jacobs
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Paul Jacobs, chief executive officer of Qualcomm, a leader in Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology for wireless voice and data products, took over the position from his father Irwin Jacobs in 2005. Jacobs asserts that the wireless Internet will have a bigger impact on the world than the wired Internet, with the telephone becoming the main personal device used by people.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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David Neeleman, founder, chairman and CEO of Jetblue airways
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David Neeleman as founder, chairman and CEO of Jetblue airways is completely obsessed with flawless execution of service. His personal fortune is over $150 million but takes a modest salary of $20,000.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
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