Richard J. Callahan
Richard J. Callahan | |
|---|---|
 Callahan in 2015 | |
| Born | December 4, 1941 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | CEO |
| Employer | Retired |
| Known for | US West International / MediaOne, Inc. |
| Awards | University 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.[5] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1964,[5] where he was a scholastic-American football player.[2] He later obtained a MBA degree from Creighton University in 1972.[5]
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.[2] He managed this division from a London office.[3]
References
- ^ "Richard J. Callahan". True People Search. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Galetto, Mike (1 March 2000). "Richard Callahan's Cable Caravan". Multichannel News International. Cahners. p. 6. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b "CBA Advisory Board Recognizes Top Business Leaders". University of Nebraska - Lincoln (College of Business). 13 April 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Meikle, Brad (1 October 2001). "Brief European history". Buyouts. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Resume: Richard J. Callahan". Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 12 May 2024.