Charles Anderson

Charles A. Anderson (November 14, 1917 – April 17, 2009) was an American businessman. He was the CEO and president of SRI International from 1968 to 1980.

Early life and education Anderson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on November 14, 1917; his family moved to Berkeley, California, not long thereafter. and then graduated from Harvard Business School in 1940 with a master's of business administration.

Career After graduating from Harvard, Anderson married Betty Rushforth in 1942 and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his return from the war, he was an assistant professor of business administration at Harvard.

In 1961, he became the vice president of finance for Kern Country Land Company. He was subsequently the CEO of Kern Country's subsidiaries Walker Manufacturing and J.I. Case.

In 1968, Anderson became the CEO of SRI International, a position he held until his retirement in 1980.

Reception Anderson was on the Air Force Systems Command Board of Visitors, and was given an Air Force Exceptional Service Award as a result. He was also named Bay Area Harvard Business School Business Statesman of the Year.