Background
Grabe, William O. was born on April 23, 1938 in New York City. Son of William F. and Wilma (Gloistein) Grabe.
Grabe, William O. was born on April 23, 1938 in New York City. Son of William F. and Wilma (Gloistein) Grabe.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, New York University, 1958. Master of Business Administration, University of California at Los Angeles, 1963.
Various positions with, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1961-1992;
vice president, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1984-1992;
president national accountants division, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1984-1986;
assistant group executive information system products, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1986-1987;
special assignment for AS1400 announcement, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1987-1988;
general manager marketing and services, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Armonk, New York, 1989-1992;
partner, General Atlantic Partners, New York City, since 1992. Chairman, Board Of Directors Synon, Inc., Larkspur, California, since 1992. Chairman of the Board overseers Dartmouth Institute, Hanover, N.H., since 1989.
Board directors Compuware Corporation, Farmington Hills, Michigan, ISSC, Tarrytown, New York, Gupta Corporation, Menlo Park, California, Gartner Group, Stamford, Connecticut, Baan B.V., Ede, The Netherlands, Coda, Harrogate, United Kingdom.
Board trustees Outward Bound United States of America, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1988, University of California at Los Angeles Foundation, 1990. Lieutenant United States Army, 1958-1960.
Married Joan Hansen, July 2, 1960. Children: Caryn, Douglas, Lisa, Laura.