Ellen Hancock

Ellen M. Hancock served as the President of Jazz Technologies, Inc. and President and Chief Operating Officer of its predecessor, Acquicor Technology Inc., from August 2005 to June 2007.

Prior to its merger with Jazz Semiconductor, Inc., a wafer foundry, in February 2007, Jazz Technologies (then known as Acquicor) was a blank check company formed for the purpose of acquiring businesses in the technology, multimedia and networking sector.

Ellen Hancock previously served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Exodus Communications, Inc. (Internet system and network management services).

She joined Exodus in March 1998 and served as Chairman from June 2000 to September 2001, Chief Executive Officer from September 1998 to September 2001, and President from March 1998 to June 2000.

Ellen Hancock held various staff, managerial and executive positions at International Business Machines Corporation (information-handling systems, equipment and services) from 1966 to 1995.

She became a Vice President of IBM in 1985 and served as President, Communication Products Division, from 1986 to 1988, when she was named General Manager, Networking Systems.

Ellen Hancock was elected an IBM Senior Vice President in November 1992, and in 1993 was appointed Senior Vice President and Group Executive, which she held until February 1995.

Ellen Hancock served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of National Semiconductor Corporation (1995-96), and as Executive Vice President for Research and Development and Chief Technology Officer of Apple Computer, Inc. (1996-1997). Mrs. Hancock is a director of Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Ellen Hancock is the Member of the Board of Directors at Colgate Palmolive, based in United States, North America. With a background in Health Care, Ellen Hancock has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.