Paul Vincent Galvin (June 29, 1895 – November 5, 1959) was an American chief executive, who was one of the two founders of telecommunications company Motorola.
[1] Founded as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation on September 25, 1928, Motorola worked in communications equipment.
Galvin created the mass production car radio,[1] which provided the cornerstone of Motorola's early business.
The school library on the Illinois Institute of Technology's main campus is named after Galvin.
With its continental seating and a capacity of 485 seats, the Galvin, a proscenium theater, hosts many events and performances every year, including dance concerts, theatre production, welcome and convocation events, film screenings and more.