Edward Botwinick
Edward Botwinick | |
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| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor, executive |
| Years active | 1950s–1989 |
| Known for | Co-founder of Silicon Transistor Corporation; Chairman and CEO of Timeplex |
Edward Botwinick is a prominent American entrepreneur, investor, and executive within the information technology sector.
Biography
Botwinick completed his undergraduate education with a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College in 1956, followed by a Bachelor of Science from the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science in 1958.
Following his graduation, he began his career at US Semiconductor Corporation before co-founding Silicon Transistor Corporation. This company went public and was subsequently acquired in 1963. Between 1963 and 1967, Botwinick held the roles of president and shareholder at Quantum Inc. He later joined Goldman Sachs as Vice President, focusing on high-technology investment research and venture capital initiatives.
During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Botwinick recognized the potential in American Data Systems, known for its Time-division multiplexers. He invested in the company and co-established Timeplex, assuming the positions of chairman and CEO in 1977. Under his guidance, Timeplex introduced successful statistical multiplexer products such as T-1 multiplexers and was a pioneer in embedding microprocessors within its technology.
In 1987, Timeplex was acquired by Unisys for $307 million. Following the acquisition, Botwinick served as Senior Vice President of Unisys and President of Unisys Networks until his retirement in 1989.
His board memberships have included the Duke Cancer Institute and Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, he has acted as a trustee for Columbia University, and he currently directs the Botwinick-Wolfensohn Foundation.
Personal life and family
Benjamin Botwinick, Edward's father, was a businessman and philanthropist who established the New York City accounting firm Benjamin Botwinick & Co. His sister, Elaine Botwinick, was married to James Wolfensohn, former president of the World Bank.