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Co-founder, executive chairman & CTO, Oracle
Larry Ellison co-founded the business that became Oracle in 1977.
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Larry Ellison co-founded the business that became Oracle in 1977. He led its growth from database software into enterprise applications and cloud infrastructure, serving as CEO until 2014. He continues as executive chairman and chief technology officer.
- Current role
- Co-founder, executive chairman & CTO, Oracle
- Born
- 17 August 1944
- Previously
- Oracle CEO, 1977–2014
- Coverage
- Databases; cloud infrastructure; enterprise AI
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Career, in context.
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Oracle adds AI Vector Search
The company introduces Database 23ai during Ellison’s tenure as CTO.
Source: Oracle
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More than 10 years ago.
Becomes executive chairman and CTO
He steps down as CEO while retaining technology and board responsibilities.
Source: OracleOracle acquires Sun Microsystems
The company expands into integrated hardware and software during his CEO tenure.
Source: OracleOracle completes the PeopleSoft acquisition
The deal expands the company’s enterprise applications business.
Source: OracleShips Oracle’s commercial database
The business introduces an early commercial relational database product.
Source: OracleCo-founds the company behind Oracle
Ellison starts Software Development Laboratories with Bob Miner and Ed Oates.
Source: Oracle
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