Alexander M. Davern vs Robert Mehrabian

Alexander M. Davern

CEO of National Instruments

BIO: Dr. James J. Truchard, also known as Jim, Ph.D. Co-founded National Instruments Corporation in 1976 and has been its Chairman since 1976. Dr. Truchard served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at National Instruments Corporation from 1976 to December 31, 2016. Dr. Truchard served as Managing Director of the acoustical measurements division at Applied Research Laboratories at The University of Texas at Austin. He has been a Director of National Instruments Corp. since 1976. He serves as a Member of Advisory Board at ExtraHop Networks, Inc. Dr. Truchard is a recognized industry leader. In 2007, he has been a Member in the National Academy of Engineering, widely considered to be the highest honor given in the engineering profession. Since 2002, he is in leading electronics publication, Electronic Design which inducted Dr. Truchard into its Engineering Hall of Fame and in 2001, a global market consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan, honored him as the Chief Executive Officer of the Year for the test and measurement industry. In addition, Worth magazine named him one of the best CEOs for three consecutive years, emphasizing his focus on long-term growth and innovation. Dr. Truchard holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering as well as a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Physics, all from The University of Texas at Austin.

Robert Mehrabian

CEO of Teledyne Technologies

BIO: Dr. Robert Mehrabian serves as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Teledyne Gavia ehf. Dr. Mehrabian has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne Technologies Inc. since 1999. He serves as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Teledyne Odom Hydrographic Systems, Inc. He serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Teledyne Microelectronic Technologies. Prior to the spin-off of Teledyne Technologies Inc. by ATI in November 1999, Dr. Mehrabian served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of ATI's Aerospace and Electronics segment from July 1999 to 2000. He served ATI in various senior Executive capacities since July 1997. From 1997 to November 1999, he served as an Executive Vice President and Segment Executive, Aerospace, Electronics and Industrial, of Allegheny Teledyne Inc. Dr. Mehrabian served as an Senior Advisor in manufacturing and high technology to many Fortune 500 companies. Prior to ATI, he served as the President of Carnegie Mellon University from 1990 to June 1997. Dr. Mehrabian has been the Chairman of Teledyne Technologies Inc. since December 14, 2000. Dr. Mehrabian serves as Chairman of the Board of Teledyne Instruments, Inc. and Teledyne RESON A/S. He has been a Director of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. (a/k/a LeCroy Corp.) since August 2012, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated since 1999 and Intelek Limited (alternate name Intelek plc) since July 2, 2010. He serves as a Director of Teledyne Odom Hydrographic Systems, Inc., Teledyne Microelectronic Technologies, Teledyne Instruments, Inc. He served as an Independent Director of Mellon Bank Corporation (a/k/a Mellon Financial Corp.) since 1994. He served as an Independent Director of PPG Industries Inc., since 1992 until April 2014. Dr. Mehrabian served as a Director of the Center for Materials Science of the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology. He served as a Director of BEI Technologies, Inc. since June 1997. He served as a Director at Rhombi Holdings Limited until March 04, 2013. He served as a Director at Isco Holdings Inc., Isco GmbH, Teledyne Reynolds International Inc., and Teledyne Reynolds Limited. From 1975 to 1979, he was Professor of Metallurgy and Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He served as an Independent Director of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation from July 01, 2007 to April 12, 2011. He also holds eight U.S. and more than 40 foreign patents. His awards include election to the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow and distinguished Life Member of the American Society of Metals International (ASM), the Henry Marion Howe Medal of the ASM and a Fellow and Leadership Award recipient of The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. He concluded his academic career at MIT as Associate Professor in 1975. His honorary degrees include a Doctor of Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Chatham College. Dr. Mehrabian holds a B.S. and Sc.D. Degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).