About Richard J. Callahan
Richard J. Callahan was a chief executive officer.
Richard J. Callahan (December 4, 1941 - October 19, 2024 was an American communications industry businessman. 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.
Callahan has been a recipient of various awards from organizations such as the University of Nebraska College of Business Administration Lifetime Achievement award (2015) and the Arthur Andersen Lifetime Achievement in Communications award (2001).
Early life and education
Callahan was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1964, valued at $969 million at the time.
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