Michael J. Birck
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Michael J.
Birck was the founder of Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. founded in 1975, where he held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2004.
He also held former positions as Chairman of Purdue Alumni Foundation, Director of Illinois Tool Works Inc., Independent Director of Molex LLC, Director of The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence, Director of Purdue Research Foundation, Trustee of Benedictine University and Purdue University, General Partner of Oak Street Investments LP from 2011 to 2015, Trustee of The Museum of Science & Industry from 2013 to 2015, and Member of Eta Kappa Nu and The Tau Beta Pi Association.
Dr. Birck received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his graduate degree from New York University.
Former positions of Michael J. Birck
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TELLABS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 11/02/2004 |
| Purdue University | Director/Board Member | 05/07/2015 |
| Benedictine University | Director/Board Member | 05/07/2015 |
| The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence | Director/Board Member | 05/07/2015 |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 05/07/2015 |
Training of Michael J. Birck
| New York University | Graduate Degree |
| Purdue University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Molex LLC
 Molex LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Molex LLC manufactures electronic and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems. It offers application tooling, automation, cables, electrical products-woodhead, and optical solutions. The company was founded by Frederick August Krehbiel in 1938 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Infinera Optical Holding, Inc.
 Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. designs and develops telecommunications networking products. The firm serves telecom service providers, independent operating companies, multiple system operator cable companies, enterprises and government agencies. The company was founded by Michael J. Birck in 1975 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Electronic Technology |
Oak Street Investments LP
 Oak Street Investments LP Investment ManagersFinance Oak Street Investments LP operates as a venture capital firm. The company was headquartered in Hinsdale, IL. | Finance |
| The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence | |
Eta Kappa Nu
 Eta Kappa Nu Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eta Kappa Nu owns and operates a non-profit public-service organization. It operates as a electrical and computer engineering honor society of the IEEE. The company was founded by Maurice L. Carr in 1904 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. | Commercial Services |
Purdue Research Foundation
 Purdue Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Purdue Research Foundation manages and licenses intellectual property, administers trusts, acquires property, negotiates research contracts and performs other services. The organization was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN. | Commercial Services |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association | |
| Purdue Alumni Foundation | |
The Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
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