Statements (149)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Person |
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
sustainable business practices
diversity in the workplace deregulation of the telecommunications industry innovation in customer service consumer rights in telecom corporate social responsibility. |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
sustainable business practices
innovation in telecom telecom deregulation consumer rights in telecommunications |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:University_of_Notre_Dame |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Telecom_Hall_of_Fame
Telecom Hall of Fame Inductee |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1930-12-29
1930-07-29 1930-08-06 |
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
gptkb:William_Mc_Gowan_Jr. 2 |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
MCI's IPO in 1983
MCI's international expansion |
| gptkbp:contribution |
telecom infrastructure development
telecom innovation development of fiber optic technology advancing technology in telecommunications advancing telecommunications policy telecom customer experience |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1992-01-12
1992-03-01 1992-03-19 1992-04-08 |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:MCI_Communications_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:William_H._Mc_Gowan_LI
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William H. Mc Gowan LI
|
| gptkbp:impact |
telecommunications legislation
telecom competition telecom industry standards telecom workforce development telecom market dynamics |
| gptkbp:industry |
gptkb:Telecommunications
|
| gptkbp:influence |
corporate governance
deregulation of telecommunications telecom mergers and acquisitions telecom market competition business practices in telecom telecom service offerings telecom pricing strategies business ethics in telecommunications telecom regulatory policies |
| gptkbp:influenced |
telecommunications industry
telecommunications policy MCI's growth in the 1980s business ethics in telecom telecom pricing strategies telecom technology advancements Telecommunications policy in the U. S. MCI's marketing strategies MCI's corporate culture MCI's operational efficiency MCI's service offerings MCI's technological advancements MCI's competitive strategies MCI's customer service approach MCI's financial strategies MCI's growth strategy business practices in the tech industry regulatory changes in telecom |
| gptkbp:inspired |
future entrepreneurs
|
| gptkbp:involved_in |
MCI's acquisition of other companies
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
MCI's growth in the 1980s
MCI's IPO in 1983 MCI's community outreach programs MCI's corporate social responsibility initiatives MCI's marketing strategies MCI's expansion into international markets MCI's customer service initiatives MCI's merger discussions MCI's strategic planning. MCI's technology partnerships |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:Founding_MCI_Communications_Corporation gptkb:strategy strategic partnerships Telecommunications industry entrepreneurial spirit Founding MCI Communications visionary leadership strategic vision Telecommunications industry innovation founding MCI Communications Corporation telecommunications industry innovation leadership in the telecom sector building a strong corporate brand transforming the telecom landscape |
| gptkbp:leadership |
transformational leader
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering long-distance telephone service
pioneering competition in telecommunications |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:net_worth |
$1.2 billion
$1 billion |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Entrepreneur |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
education initiatives
education and healthcare donated to educational institutions |
| gptkbp:position_held |
CEO of MCI Communications Corporation
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:John_C._Dvorak
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:MCI_Communications_Corporation
gptkb:MCI |
| gptkbp:promoted |
innovation in technology
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
various business awards
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Partnerships
gptkb:investors government regulators telecom regulators telecom industry leaders |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:role |
business leader
|
| gptkbp:served_in |
various corporate boards
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Mc_Gowan
Martha Mc Gowan Patricia Mc Gowan |
| gptkbp:strategy |
competitive pricing models
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:B._J._Mc_Carty
|
| gptkbp:supported |
community engagement initiatives
community development initiatives telecom infrastructure development telecommunications research employee training programs research and development in telecom technology education initiatives employee welfare programs |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Stephen_Foster
gptkb:Western_Electric gptkb:Tennessee_Polytechnic_Institute gptkb:Fairview_Cemetery,_Westfield,_New_Jersey,_USA gptkb:Tennessee_Polytechnic_University gptkb:Flying_Tigers gptkb:Waltham,_Massachusetts gptkb:Butler,_Pennsylvania gptkb:Saugus,_Massachusetts gptkb:Barstow,_California gptkb:Hibbing,_Minnesota gptkb:Boston_Latin_School |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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