OWC is dedicated to contributing to a more sustainable planet! See out Earth Day Announcement

Comparably Awards

OWC (Other World Computing) was founded by Larry O'Connor when he was 14 years old in 1988. OWC is dedicated to helping tech enthusiasts and industry professionals do more and reach higher. The company's trusted storage, connectivity, software, and expansion solutions enable creative professionals, producers, educators, and government entities to get the most out of their technology investments, protect valuable digital assets, and expand their hardware's capabilities to keep up with the demands and evolution of their work. OWC features an award-winning technical support team that is on hand 24/7 as well as an unparalleled library of step-by-step installation and support videos. In everything we do at OWC, we believe in making a better world where technology inspires imagination, and everything is possible. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 44

TOTAL RATINGS: 1325

CEO: Larry O'Connor

Larry O'Connor Other World Computing CEO Rating

Other World Computing's CEO, Larry O'Connor, has 44 employee ratings and a score of 90/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees and Top 5% of other companies in Chicago. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that females at Other World Computing rate Larry O'Connor higher than males, giving the CEO a score of 95/100.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Other World Computing's CEO Rating

TOP
5%
In the Top 5% of 2013 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
5%
In the Top 5% of 228 Nearby Companies in Chicago
?
Not enough ratings to compare against competitors.

Jun

Oct

Feb

A+90 / 100

Jan

Other World Computing CEO Larry O'Connor Bio

Larry O'Connor, 44 years, is the founder and chief executive officer of Illinois-based OWC, a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company.

Under Larry's leadership, OWC has demonstrated dynamic growth in each of its 30 years of operation. Starting as a one-man business in 1988, Larry has provided the leadership and vision to establish OWC as the leading provider of technology products and services it is today. OWC is currently ranked number one technology employer in its local area, employing more than 150 people on its team today.

The current 37,000 square-foot OWC Corporate Headquarters building, opened in March 2008, is the culmination of that forward movement. Larry's "Green" building design principles of energy efficiency, protection of natural resources, and lowered pollution emissions have demonstrated a commitment to environmental responsibility that matches OWC's commitment to customer service and product quality.

In 2008, Other World Computing was named one of the Top 12 Green-IT Companies by Computerworld Magazine for the innovative, environmentally responsible design of the OWC corporate headquarters building.

Who Ranks Other World Computing's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Finance 99/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 95/100

Gender - Female 95/100

Who Ranks Other World Computing's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 80/100

Department - Customer Support 83/100

Department - Marketing 86/100

Other World Computing CEO Larry O'Connor At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Other World Computing.

Other World Computing's CEO is highly regarded by the Finance department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Female employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, the Customer Support department, and the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.