Statements (196)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
gptkb:Person |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Stephen_Foster
gptkb:Greenwood_County,_South_Carolina gptkb:Mutual_Broadcasting_System gptkb:Western_Electric gptkb:Utah_State gptkb:Clarksburg,_West_Virginia gptkb:Hughes_Space_and_Communications gptkb:Prince_William_County,_Virginia gptkb:Tennessee_Polytechnic_Institute gptkb:Bridgewater_Township gptkb:Woburn,_Massachusetts gptkb:Camp_Hill,_Pennsylvania gptkb:Zilog gptkb:Randolph,_Vermont,_USA gptkb:Hendersonville,_North_Carolina,_USA gptkb:Swampscott,_Massachusetts,_USA gptkb:Fairview_Cemetery,_Westfield,_New_Jersey,_USA gptkb:Tennessee_Polytechnic_University gptkb:Framingham,_Massachusetts,_USA gptkb:Springfield,_Illinois,_USA gptkb:Flying_Tigers gptkb:Ocean_City,_Maryland gptkb:Waltham,_Massachusetts gptkb:Peoria,_Illinois,_USA gptkb:Butler,_Pennsylvania gptkb:Appleton,_Wisconsin gptkb:Deer_Lodge,_Montana gptkb:Hadley,_Massachusetts gptkb:General_Foods gptkb:Peoria,_Illinois gptkb:Saugus,_Massachusetts gptkb:Barstow,_California gptkb:East_Hartford,_Connecticut gptkb:Greene_County,_Indiana gptkb:St._Joseph_County,_Michigan gptkb:Helena,_Montana gptkb:New_York_Yacht_Club gptkb:Hibbing,_Minnesota gptkb:Brotherhood_of_Cheerful_Service gptkb:East_Hartford gptkb:Grant_County gptkb:Boston_Latin_School gptkb:Newberry_County,_South_Carolina gptkb:Kennett,_Missouri,_USA gptkb:Cameron_International gptkb:Donora,_Pennsylvania gptkb:Richmond,_Massachusetts gptkb:Fort_Madison,_Iowa,_USA gptkb:Webster,_South_Dakota gptkb:Laurens_County,_South_Carolina gptkb:University_of_Akron gptkb:Greenwood,_South_Carolina gptkb:Foxborough gptkb:2015_Davis_Cup gptkb:Meriden,_Connecticut,_USA gptkb:The_Man_Who_Never_Died gptkb:The_Little_Pilgrim gptkb:The_Little_Things_(1929) gptkb:The_Little_Things_(1933) gptkb:Calvary_Cemetery gptkb:The_Church_of_St._Thomas,_New_York |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
sustainable business practices
diversity in the workplace innovation in telecom deregulation of the telecommunications industry innovation in customer service telecom deregulation consumer rights in telecommunications consumer rights in telecom corporate social responsibility. |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University
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_company
|
| 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:is_involved_in |
MCI's growth in the 1980s
MCI's IPO in 1983 MCI's acquisition of other companies 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:is_promoted_by |
innovation in technology
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
various business awards
|
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
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:known_for |
gptkb:Founding_MCI_Communications_Corporation
gptkb:Politician gptkb:battle 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:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:net_worth |
$1.2 billion
$1 billion |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Businessman
|
| 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:relationship |
gptkb:collaboration
gptkb:Company 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:successor |
gptkb:B._J._Mc_Carty
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| gptkbp:tactics |
competitive pricing models
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