Edward J. Zander served as the Chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions, Inc., from January 5, 2004, to December 31, 2007. He has a solid educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an...

Edward J. Zander served as the Chairman and CEO of Motorola Solutions, Inc., from January 5, 2004, to December 31, 2007. He has a solid educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Boston University. Before joining Motorola, Zander was a managing director at Silver Lake Partners and spent significant time as President and COO at Sun Microsystems, leading major initiatives in the tech field. His time at Motorola was marked by an ambitious shift towards new technology and operational improvements. Notably, in 2007, he received a total compensation of $17.8 million, driven in part by a $3 million bonus for performance. One of his significant achievements was being granted 800,000 performance-based stock options, highlighting his influence and confidence in the company’s future. Despite recent ups and downs in performance, Zander’s leadership left a lasting impact on the company, transitioning it through challenging market conditions and positioning it for growth. His tenure at Motorola showcases a blend of strategic vision and practical execution in the ever-evolving tech landscape.