Roger Marino
Roger M. Marino | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of EMC Corporation |
Roger M. Marino is a retired American engineer and entrepreneur, widely recognized as a co-founder of EMC Corporation. His generous support to Northeastern University led to the naming of the university’s athletic facility in his honor.
Corporate career
Marino completed his studies at Northeastern University in 1961. Alongside his former college roommate Richard Egan, he established EMC Corporation in 1979, a company specializing in advanced technology design and manufacturing. Marino held the position of president at EMC until his retirement in 1992. Two years after his departure, EMC was listed among the Fortune 500 companies. Following retirement, Marino has invested in multiple start-up ventures and launched Revere Pictures, a film production firm, in 2001. He is presently a board member of TechTarget, Incorporated.
Sports investments
In 1997, Marino purchased full ownership of the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL franchise for $40 million, later divesting his interest four years afterward. He has also expressed interest in acquiring the Boston Red Sox, although no transaction has been finalized.
Net worth
By the year 2000, Marino was ranked 236th on the Forbes 400 list, with an estimated fortune of $1.2 billion.