Canadian business executive who worked at Commodore and later became president and chief executive of Atari Corporation.
| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Known for | CEO, Entrepreneur |
| Nationality | Canadian |
Sam Tramiel is a Canadian business executive who held senior roles at Commodore and Atari Corporation. One of Jack Tramiel's sons, he joined the family computer business and gained experience in sales and management during Commodore's rapid expansion.
After Jack Tramiel left Commodore in 1984, Sam joined the new family company that acquired Atari's consumer computer and video-game operations from Warner Communications. Atari Corporation continued selling its 8-bit computers while introducing the Atari ST line and returning to the console market.
Sam served in senior management and became president and chief executive as Jack Tramiel reduced his day-to-day involvement. His tenure covered the ST's later years and the introduction of products including the Lynx handheld and Jaguar console.
Through his executive role, Sam helped guide Atari during its period as a Tramiel-owned company, linking the family's earlier experience at Commodore with the later history of Atari computers and games.
Held senior management roles and later served as president and chief executive of Atari Corporation.
Worked in sales and management during Commodore's expansion into personal computers.
Held senior management roles at Atari Corporation during the Atari ST era.
Atari Corporation released the 800XE during Sam Tramiel's period in senior management.
Part of Atari Corporation's management during the launch and sale of the 130XE.
Part of Atari Corporation's management during the XE generation of 8-bit computers.
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