Mike Markkula

Mike Markkula
Born
Armas Clifford Markkula Jr.

(1942-02-11) February 11, 1942
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BS, MS)
Known forChairman of Apple Computer, Inc.

Armas Clifford "Mike" Markkula Jr. (/mɑːrˈkuːlə/; born February 11, 1942) is an American electrical engineer, businessman and investor. He was the original angel investor, long-time chairman, and briefly CEO for Apple Computer, Inc., providing critical early funding and managerial support. At the company's incorporation, Markkula owned 26% of Apple, equivalent to each of the shares owned by cofounders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.