Lawrence J. Ellison
Named in Oracle’s filings as its founder, chief executive officer from 1977 to 2014, and executive chair and chief technology officer from September 2014. Apple’s release of 20 September 2002, headed “Larry Ellison Resigns as Apple Director”, names him Lawrence J. Ellison in its opening.
Description from Selekoa’s record. Sources: Oracle Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K (appointments of 17 September 2014) · Oracle Reports Q1 FY15 Results (Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K of 18 September 2014) · Larry Ellison Resigns as Apple Director · Oracle Corporation 2026 Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A, definitive)
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- 1977-06 → 2014-09 · month-only precisionInterval · stated start and end onlyHeld role at Oracle · Chief Executive OfficerOracle’s 2026 proxy statement says that Lawrence J. Ellison served as its chief executive officer from June 1977 until September 2014.Source published 2026-09-25 · retrospective source · Stated in source · Supported Inspect claim & evidence ↗
- 1977-06 · event · month-only precisionEventCo-founded Oracle · Founder (as worded)Oracle’s 2026 proxy statement says that Lawrence J. Ellison founded Oracle in June 1977.Source published 2026-09-25 · retrospective source · Stated in source · Supported Inspect claim & evidence ↗
- 1995-05 → 2004-01 · month-only precisionInterval · stated start and end onlyHeld role at Oracle · Chairman of the BoardOracle’s 2026 proxy statement says that Lawrence J. Ellison served as chairman of its board from May 1995 to January 2004.Source published 2026-09-25 · retrospective source · Stated in source · Supported Inspect claim & evidence ↗
- from 2014-09-17 (stated in Oracle Corporation 2026 Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A, definitive), 2026-09-25)Interval · stated start and end onlyHeld role at Oracle · Chief Technology OfficerOracle’s Form 8-K reports that Lawrence J. Ellison was appointed its chief technology officer on 17 September 2014.Oracle Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K (appointments of 17 September 2014): published 2014-09-23 · Oracle Corporation 2026 Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A, definitive): published 2026-09-25 · Stated in source · Supported Inspect claim & evidence ↗
- from 2014-09-17 (stated in Oracle Corporation 2026 Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A, definitive), 2026-09-25)Interval · stated start and end onlyHeld role at Oracle · Executive Chairman of the BoardOracle’s Form 8-K reports that Lawrence J. Ellison was elected executive chairman of its board on 17 September 2014.Oracle Corporation Current Report on Form 8-K (appointments of 17 September 2014): published 2014-09-23 · Oracle Corporation 2026 Proxy Statement (Schedule 14A, definitive): published 2026-09-25 · Stated in source · Supported Inspect claim & evidence ↗
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2 intervals have a recorded start but no recorded end. The end is unknown; this is not evidence that the role continues.
Records: Lawrence J. Ellison → held role at → Oracle · Lawrence J. Ellison → held role at → Oracle
3 records rest on sources published after the date or period described. Later accounts can compress, omit or re-title earlier roles.
Records: Lawrence J. Ellison → held role at → Oracle · Lawrence J. Ellison → co-founded → Oracle · Lawrence J. Ellison → held role at → Oracle
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