Know who the William Reddington Hewlett

When we hert the word "Hewlett" may our minds will immediately imagened a well-know brands of printers that Hewlett-Packard (HP). one of the company founder was William Reddington Hewlett (1913-2001). Hewlett born 20, 1913 in ann Arbor, mich...in 1939, Hewlett founded the company Hewlett-Packed (HP) along with David Packed, who died in 1996. The company was established only with an initial capital $538. Hewlett Packard name, Of course, take from their respective names. At Hewlett-Packard Company, Hewlett has held various important posiyions. bus since 1978, Hewlett quit from his post as Chief Executive Oficcer.

During a student, Hewlett received several degrees from various universities. In 1934, Hewlett received his BA (Bachelor of Arts) was from Stanford University. His master's degree in Electrical Engineering, he can from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1936. And 3 years later, Hewlett received his engineering from Stanford University. Please also note that Hewlett is the man who received 13 Honorary Degrees from universities. While studying at Stanford University, he met with David Packard of Hewlett eventually became good friends.

Hewlett career practically interesting. During World War-2, Hewlett has worked in the U.S. Army. During his tenure at the U.S. Army, Hewlett belonging to a team assigned to Japan as industrial inspection of the 2nd world war ended. In 1947, after returning from his duty was, Hewlett went to Palo Ato. He started working in the company he founded with David Packard, and served as vice president at Hewlett-Packard Company. In 1957, he was appointed Executive Vice President. 7 years later, Hewlett served as President of HP. In 1969, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer. Hewlett hold this position for 9 years. In 1978, he quit from his post it.


Hewlett was one who dedicated his life to the advancement of science and technology. Therefore, in 1985, U.S. President Ronald Reagan awarded the National Medal of Science to William Reddington Hewlett for his services in developing science and technology. Hewlett received the award which is the highest science award in America. Hewlett also is a person who has great attention to the problems of education, health and social. He has a lot of work in various agencies, such as at Stanford Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, The Carnegie Institution of Washington and Drug Abuse Council in Washington.

William Reddington Hewlett died on January  12, 2001, at the age 0f 87 years. However, the name of the Hewlett will continue to always be remembered by many people because the company he founded wiyh David Packard, is one of the best companies in the world which is engaged in IT ( Information Technology ). Hewlett Packard productively create various devices such as PDA ( Personal Digital Assistent ), Printers, Computers and more. today, goods produced in Hewlett Packard widely used bt people worldwide.

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