Craig Barrett, former Intel Chairman and CEO and Distinguished Fulbright Alum, Visits IIE Leaders in DC

Renowned tech industry leader and education philanthropist Craig Barrett (pictured at right) visited IIE’s Washington DC office to speak with IIE Vice Chairman Mark Angelson (left), IIE president and CEO Allan Goodman, and VP Joyce Hendricks about the role of the international education in developing talent to succeed in the global economy. Mr. Barrett learned about the value of international collaboration when he had a Fulbright Fellowship at the Technical University of Denmark in 1972, before joining the Intel Corporation for what would be a 35 year career, leading this important company through the rise of the information technology sector. Continuing his international involvement, he served as a member of the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Council of International Advisors and co-chaired the Skolkovo Innovation Center in Russia. He serves as president and chairman of BASIS Schools, Inc., a charter school system located in Arizona, Texas, and Washington, DC.