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Revision as of 15:17, 12 May 2024

Richard J. Callahan
Callahan in 2015
Born (1941-12-04) December 4, 1941 (age 82)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationCEO
EmployerRetired
Known forUS West International / MediaOne, Inc.
AwardsUniversity of Nebraska - Lifetime Achievement

Richard J. Callahan (born on December 4, 1941)[1] 1967) is an American communications industry executive. He is best known for his role as the head of US West International and for starting or leading cable and wireless projects in 18 different countries.[2]

Callahan has been a recipient of various awards from organizations such as the University of Nebraska College of Business Administration Lifetime Achievement award (2015)[3] and the Arthur Andersen Lifetime Achievement in Communications award (2001).[4]

Early life and education

Callahan was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, where he was a scholastic American football player.

Career

Callahan’s career began as a telephone lineworker before rising up through the ranks in telephone companies where he held positions in operations, marketing, commercial and regulatory affairs. He held several senior management positions including president of US West's International division, where he oversaw dozens of companies providing services in 18 different countries. He managed this division from a London office.

References

  1. ^ "Richard J. Callahan".
  2. ^ Galetto, Mike (1 March 2000). "Richard Callahan's Cable Caravan". Multichannel News International. Cahners. p. 6. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. ^ "CBA Advisory Board Recognizes Top Business Leaders". University of Nebraska - Lincoln (College of Business). 13 April 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ Meikle, Brad (1 October 2001). "Brief European history". Buyouts. Retrieved 12 May 2024.