Michael W. Foley (born March 2, 1964) is an American electrical engineer, wireless expert[citation needed] and executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group,[1] a consortium of over 12,000 companies who come together to create and promote Bluetooth wireless technology.
While there, he played a pivotal role in the creation and development of the wireless desktop vision and 802.11.
Under Foley's direction, Bluetooth technology has experienced phenomenal growth and consumer acceptance.
[citation needed] Since his arrival at the helm of the Bluetooth SIG, he has pushed through an ambitious roadmap, demanding substantial improvements in interoperability and security.
In 2010 along with Titan Industries and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited he designed the 2010 Commonwealth Games Baton which had a LED and a GPS.