Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 23, 1999

John C. Cavalier – Mapinfo Corporation (maps)

JOHN C. CAVALIER is President and Chief Executive Officer of MapInfo Corporation. Prior to joining MapInfo, Mr. Cavalier was President and CEO of the Antares Alliance Group, a Dallas-based application development tool manufacturer jointly owned by EDS and Amdahl Corporation. He has also served as Vice President and General Manager for the Apple International division of Apple Computer, Inc., responsible for the Americas, Far East and Africa. At Apple, he was also Vice President and General Manager of the Personal Computer Division. In addition, Mr. Cavalier has held CEO positions at four other leading software companies, and worked in general management, sales and marketing positions at American Can Company. He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from Michigan State University. Profile
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