People: American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC.O)

Dr. Gregory J. Yurek is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of American Superconductor Corporation. He had served as President of the Company. He co-founded American Superconductor in 1987 and has been Chief Executive Officer since December 1989, Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 1991 and President since June 2005. Dr. Yurek also served as President from March 1989 to February 2004, as Vice President and Chief Technical Officer from August 1988 until March 1989 and as Chief Operating Officer from March 1989 until December 1989. Prior to joining American Superconductor, Dr. Yurek was a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT for 12 years. Dr. Yurek has been a Director of American Superconductor since 1987.