Frank McCabe (businessman)

Frank McCabe (born 1937) is an Irish business executive who worked in the semiconductor business for over 40 years. He also spent several years as a member of various international Board of Directors and semi state boards in Ireland.

Early life and education

McCabe was born in Ballybay, County Monaghan. He was educated at Christian Brothers College at Monkstown Park. Born into a family of engineers, he completed his bachelor of Engineering in University College Dublin and a MSc at Clarkson University, New York.

Career

McCabe was responsible for the opening of General Electric plants in Dundalk early in his career. In 1979 he moved to Digital Equipment Corporation where he was CEO of their European semiconductors operations, later moving to the head office in Boston. He also served as head of the Shannon Development Authority which brings investment to the south west of Ireland.

In 1994 he moved to Intel, becoming senior Vice President and general manager for Ireland.[1] He helped Intel build the Fab 14 plant.[1] By the time of his retirement in 1998, 30% of all Pentium chips worldwide were manufactured from the Irish plant.[1] He was responsible for the acquisition of his former company, Digital Equipment Corporation's semiconductor business.

Following his retirement from Intel he has served on various corporate and state boards including Citibank and the Science Foundation Arizona.

References
  1. Lyons, Madeleine. "McCabe bows out at helm of Intel". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
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