About Walter Frederick Light
Lived 1923 – 1996 (aged 72). Walter Frederick Light was a Canadian business executive.
Walter Frederick Light (24 June 1923 – 24 February 1996) was a Canadian business executive.
Born in Cobalt, Ontario, Light served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After the war, he received a degree in electrical engineering from Queen's University in 1949. He started working for Bell Canada eventually being promoted to the head of the engineering department.
In 1974, he became president of Northern Telecom. In 1979, he became president and chief executive officer. He retired in 1984. In 1986, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition for bringing Northern Telecom "to the forefront of international technology as a major Canadian multinational". In 1988, he was made a Member of the Order of Ontario. Queen's University's Walter Light Hall is named in his honour.
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Who was Walter Frederick Light?
Canadian businessman (1923–1996)
When was Walter Frederick Light born?
Walter Frederick Light was born on 24 June 1923 in Cobalt.
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Walter Frederick Light died on 24 February 1996.
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Walter Frederick Light was a business executive.
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Walter Frederick Light was Canadian.
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