Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 20, 2000
Roger G. Ackerman, a graduate of Rutgers University and the PMD program
at Havard, with an honorary doctorate from Rutgers University, has
served Corning since 1962 in a variety of engineering, sales and
management positions. In 1972 he was elected the President of a Corning
subsidiary, Corhart Refractories Co., in 1975 the General Manager and
Vice President of the Ceramic Products Division and in 1980 a Senior
Vice President. In 1981 Mr. Ackerman became the Director of the
Manufacturing and Engineering Division, in 1983 the President of MetPath
Inc., and in 1985 the Group President of Specialty Materials and a
Director. In 1990 he was elected the President and Chief Operating
Officer of Corning. He was elected Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer in April 1996. Profile
history, products, customers, and your view of the firm's future
potential.
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