Michael J. Birck

86 year

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Michael J.
Birck was the founder of Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. founded in 1975, where he held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2002 to 2004.
He also held former positions as Chairman of Purdue Alumni Foundation, Director of Illinois Tool Works Inc., Independent Director of Molex LLC, Director of The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence, Director of Purdue Research Foundation, Trustee of Benedictine University and Purdue University, General Partner of Oak Street Investments LP from 2011 to 2015, Trustee of The Museum of Science & Industry from 2013 to 2015, and Member of Eta Kappa Nu and The Tau Beta Pi Association.
Dr. Birck received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his graduate degree from New York University.

Former positions of Michael J. Birck

Companies	Position	End
TELLABS, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	12/02/2004
Purdue University	Director/Board Member	06/07/2015
Benedictine University	Director/Board Member	06/07/2015
The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence	Director/Board Member	06/07/2015
The Museum of Science & Industry The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Director/Board Member	06/07/2015

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Training of Michael J. Birck

Purdue University	Undergraduate Degree
New York University	Graduate Degree

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Listed companies	1
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.	Producer Manufacturing

Private companies	9
Molex LLC Molex LLC Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Molex LLC manufactures electronic and fiber-optic interconnection products and systems. It offers application tooling, automation, cables, electrical products-woodhead, and optical solutions. The company was founded by Frederick August Krehbiel in 1938 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.	Electronic Technology
Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Infinera Optical Holding, Inc. designs and develops telecommunications networking products. The firm serves telecom service providers, independent operating companies, multiple system operator cable companies, enterprises and government agencies. The company was founded by Michael J. Birck in 1975 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.	Electronic Technology
Purdue Research Foundation Purdue Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Purdue Research Foundation manages and licenses intellectual property, administers trusts, acquires property, negotiates research contracts and performs other services. The organization was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN.	Commercial Services
Purdue Alumni Foundation
The Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence
The Museum of Science & Industry The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Consumer Services
The Tau Beta Pi Association
Eta Kappa Nu Eta Kappa Nu Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eta Kappa Nu owns and operates a non-profit public-service organization. It operates as a electrical and computer engineering honor society of the IEEE. The company was founded by Maurice L. Carr in 1904 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.	Commercial Services
Oak Street Investments LP Oak Street Investments LP Investment ManagersFinance Oak Street Investments LP operates as a venture capital firm. The company was headquartered in Hinsdale, IL.	Finance