Nabeel Gareeb
Nabeel Gareeb | |
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| Born | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1990s–2008 |
| Known for | President, CEO, and board director of MEMC (SunEdison) from 2002 to 2008 |
Nabeel Gareeb is a businessman of Pakistani-American descent, belonging to the Memon community. He held the positions of president, chief executive officer, and board director at MEMC (currently known as SunEdison) from April 30, 2002, until November 12, 2008.
Education
Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Gareeb relocated to the United States more than 25 years ago. He earned a Master of Science degree in engineering management from Claremont Graduate School and completed a Bachelor of Science in engineering at Harvey Mudd College.
Career
Prior to his tenure at MEMC, Gareeb dedicated a decade to the International Rectifier Corporation, a company specializing in power semiconductors, where he ultimately rose to the role of chief operating officer.
Achievements
In 2007, Forbes listed Gareeb among the highest-paid chief executives across the United States, ranking him within the top 25 highest compensated men. He was acknowledged as the leading executive in the semiconductor sector. His total earnings between 2003 and 2008 were approximated at $106.06 million.