What was Steve Jobs’s job title at Pixar when the company went public in 1995?

Steve Jobs was Pixar’s chief executive officer when the company went public in 1995.

Jobs had acquired the computer-graphics business from Lucasfilm in 1986 and became its chairman. During the following years, Pixar developed animation software, produced shorts and negotiated a feature-film partnership with Disney.

Pixar’s initial public offering took place shortly after the release of Toy Story in November 1995. The film’s success transformed Pixar’s prospects and made the offering one of the year’s most notable technology and entertainment market events.

Jobs is sometimes remembered mainly as Pixar’s chairman or owner, but he also served as chief executive officer. He remained closely involved until Disney acquired Pixar in 2006.