About Garmin
Garmin was founded by Dr. Min Kao and Gary Burrell in October 1989. The founders had one goal: to integrate the latest Global Positioning System technology into navigation devices across new markets. Dr. Kao led the way in innovating the designs that were critical to the creation of the original Garmin products. The company went public in 2000 and today has over 16,000 employees operating out of 82 international offices.
Garmin offers a huge variety of products, ranging from popular fitness watches to cutting-edge aviation navigation products and software. There are products for automotive, aviation, fitness, outdoor, marine, and health needs, all designed with the latest GPS technology and other features that put Garmin products ahead of the game. Some of Garmin’s most successful consumer products are its health and fitness watches. Not only can the watches track distance and location, but they can capture other health information to help users better understand their health and fitness.
Not only does Garmin provide industry-leading products, but it also offers world-class educational opportunities to learners of all ages. The company was built on innovation and ambition, so naturally it passes along that passion through various programs. The Educators Summit teaches educators at all levels the latest in STEM and the importance of inspiring students to explore STEM. The FIRST Robotics program mentors student teams in engineering and leadership. These are just a few of the programs Garmin sponsors and runs in order to live out its mission to foster and provide the best in consumer technology.
1200 E. 151st St.
Olathe, KS 66062
Phone: 41 52 630 1600
Employer Type: Subsidiary
Co-Founder & Exec. Chairman: Min-Hwan Kao
Pres, CEO & Director: Clifton Albert Pemble
Employees (All Locations): 16,000
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