Spencer Horowitz is an accomplished executive communicator with broad experience in technology, finance and public policy.
Since 1997, Horowitz has led a consulting firm specializing in executive communications, public relations and corporate marketing. He has been a senior advisor to numerous start-ups and corporate clients, helping them successfully establish brand identity, expand market share, attract venture capital and go public.
Prior to launching his consulting practice, Horowitz served in a variety of marketing and international business development roles as an executive with Intel, National Semiconductor and Zoran. Earlier in his career he worked in micro-controller development at Bell Laboratories and designed real-time embedded software for industrial applications.
Horowitz has authored articles for EETimes, Audio Design Line and other publications. He has also been a featured speaker at the Internet Society Global Summit (INET ’99) and the Alliance Forum technology investment conference in Tokyo, Japan.
Education
Spencer Horowitz earned his MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He also holds a BS in Computer Science from Kean College in New Jersey and an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology from the College of Aeronautics at LaGuardia Airport, New York.
Public Service
In 2010, Horowitz was appointed by the San Jose City Council to serve on the Airport Commission. This seven-member Commission is officially mandated by the city charter with providing management oversight and policy recommendations to the City Council on the operation of the San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Previously, the City Council appointed Horowitz to the Small Business Development Commission, where he was elected Chairman by his fellow Commissioners in 2006. He is also a former Chairman of the Market Statistics Committee of the Semiconductor Industry Association.