Gerald H. (Jerry) Peterson
ghpeterson@ieee.org
Candidate
IEEE President-Elect
2006
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Here you will find information about my experience and qualifications for the office of the IEEE President, as well as my Position Statement.
I am honored to be a candidate for the office of IEEE President-elect. If I am elected, I am committed to giving my full time and energy to the office of IEEE President in 2007. I appreciate your consideration and welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Over 37 years, I have held positions in hardware and software design and engineering management. In the past 17 years I have specialized in industry global strategic standardization. I currently hold the position of Senior Manager Emeritus at Lucent Technologies Bell Labs.
I hold Electrical Engineering degrees from the University of Washington and Rutgers University (both in the USA). I am a member of the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. In 2001 I was recognized as a "Who's Who" in its publication, THE BENT of Tau Beta Pi. Also in 2001 I received the American National Standards Institute's Finegan Standards Medal for leadership in the development and application of voluntary standards. In addition to my leadership experience in the IEEE, I have served in elected national and international leadership positions that have delivered global technical standards and promoted increased global cooperation.