William Redington Hewlett (/ ˈhjuːlɪt / HEW-lit; May 20, 1913 – January 12, 2001) was an American engineer and the co-founder, with David Packard, of the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP).
- Eleanor, Walter, James, William and Mary
- Stanford University (BA, MA), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MS)
- US$9.0 billion in 2001 ($13 billion in 2019)
- Co-founder of: Hewlett-Packard
Bill Hewlett was one of the twentieth century’s most remarkable men, and one of America’s most uncommon. This quiet, self-effacing man, together with his longtime friend and partner, David Packard, changed the world and helped usher in the modern technological age.
William Hewlett, in full William Redington Hewlett, (born May 20, 1913, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.—died January 12, 2001, Palo Alto, California), American engineer and businessman who was the cofounder of the electronics and computer corporation Hewlett-Packard Company (HP).
Bill Hewlett was an American engineer. Also an entrepreneur, he founded the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) alongside David Packard. He was also known for his philanthropic gestures and donations of millions of dollars to numerous organizations. Here’s all you should know about Bill Hewlett biography and success story.
In 1930, Hewlett started college as a freshman at Stanford. While studying at Stanford University, Hewlett came in contact with David Packard (the co-founder of HP). After graduating as electrical engineers in 1934, they both went on a two-week camping trip, which deepened their friendship.
Why Famous: One half of the duo that co-founded Hewlett-Packard, along with David Packard. The garage they founded their company is now a designated historic place and called "the birthplace of Silicon Valley". He also had a hand in the companies Agilent Technologies and Keysight.
Bill and Flora Hewlett The Hewletts were a modest couple who often chose to give anonymously. Actions, more than words, provide the best evidence of their philanthropic vision. Flora was a board member and involved with the foundation for its first decade, until her death in 1977.
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About the Author With Bill Hewlett, David Packard was cofounder of the Hewlett-Packard Company. In September 1993, he retired as chairman of the board and was named chairman emeritus. He served in that position until his death on March 26, 1996.
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