Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
|
| gptkbp:advocated_for |
diversity in the workplace
consumer choice in telecommunications |
| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Notre_Dame
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:MCI_World_Com
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Telecom Hall of Fame Inductee
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1930-06-06
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
advancements in satellite communications
development of fiber optic technology |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1992-03-18
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:MCI_Communications_Corporation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William J. Mc Gowan
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
telecom infrastructure development
international telecom policies regulatory frameworks in telecommunications competition in the telecom market telecom pricing strategies telecom service delivery models business ethics in telecommunications business models in telecommunications business strategies in telecom global telecommunications landscape telecommunications policy in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:Philanthropy
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
commitment to excellence
entrepreneurial spirit visionary leadership strategic vision leadership in corporate social responsibility impact on the telecom industry |
| gptkbp:known_for |
founding MCI Communications Corporation
deregulation of the telecommunications industry telecommunications industry innovation advocating for consumer rights leadership in corporate governance advocating for technology access advocating for fair competition strategic partnerships in telecom building a competitive telecom market promoting innovation in telecom transforming MCI into a major player in telecom |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Entrepreneur
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:John_C._Dvorak
|
| gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Engineering
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Mc_Gowan
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:B._J._Mc_Gowan
|
| gptkbp:supported |
education initiatives
environmental sustainability initiatives healthcare initiatives technology innovation community development projects arts and culture initiatives entrepreneurship initiatives research and development in telecom workforce development initiatives |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:St._Louis_University
gptkb:Loyola_University_Chicago gptkb:L3_Harris_Technologies gptkb:William_Merritt_Chase gptkb:Cemetery_of_the_Holy_Rood |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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