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Gordon Moore, the co-founder and former chairman of tech giant Intel, died Friday at the age of 94, the company and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced.
A press release stated Moore died « surrounded by family » in Hawaii.
Moore and Robert Noyce founded Intel in 1968. Moore initially served as executive vice president until 1975, when he became president. In 1979, Moore was named chairman of the board and chief executive officer, positions he held until 1987, when he stepped down as CEO and continued as chairman.
Moore became chairman emeritus of Intel in 1997, stepping down in 2006.
« Those of us who have met and worked with Gordon will forever be inspired by his wisdom, humility and generosity, » said foundation president Harvey Fineberg in a statement.
