1. Richard Kevin Templeton was born on 1958 and is an American electrical engineer and business executive.
10 Facts About Rich Templeton
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Rich Templeton is currently the chairman and former chief executive officer of Texas Instruments.
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In May 2004, Rich Templeton was named CEO and, in April 2008, succeeded future JC Penney chairman Tom Engibous as chairman of the Texas instruments board.
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Rich Templeton is credited by the company with helping define and implement a strategy that is focused on semiconductors for signal processing.
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Rich Templeton led TI's United Way campaign and has chaired the Metropolitan Dallas United Way campaign.
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In 2018, Rich Templeton resigned as CEO, though soon resumed the role when his successor resigned, remaining chair throughout the transitions.
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In 2019, Rich Templeton was ranked 49th by Forbes Magazine among "America's Most Innovative Leaders".
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Rich Templeton is a member of the Business Roundtable, and serves on the board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association.
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Rich Templeton is a trustee of Southern Methodist University and of the Southwestern Medical Foundation.
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Rich Templeton married Mary Haanen, whom he met while both were students at Union College; they live in Parker, Texas with their three children.