biography
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Batten, William (Milfred)
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| sex:
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| lived:
| (1909– )
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| biography:
| Businessman and stock market executive, born in Reedy, West Virginia, USA. He studied at Ohio State University (1932), and worked for the Kellogg Company before joining the J C Penney Co, where he rose from assistant store manager to become president, chief executive officer, and chairman (1958–74), gaining credit for a major growth phase in the company. He became president of the New York Stock Exchange (1976–84), where he tightened and streamlined operations as the Exchange adjusted to changing government regulations and increased competition. |
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