Cleo F. Craig

Cleo F. Craig (1883–1978) was an American telephone executive who was president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) from 1951 to 1956 and chairman of its board from 1956 to 1957.

Early life and education

Craig was born in 1883 in Rich Hill, Missouri. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Missouri and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1913.

Career

Soon after graduating, Craig took a job with AT&T in St. Louis, working as a plant equipment attendant. His posts at the company over the years included equipment man, division inspector and plant superintendent. He moved to New York City in 1922 to become a plant accountant at the headquarters of Long Lines, AT&T's long-distance division. He later became general manager of Long Lines and served as a vice president in four of the company's divisions.

Craig led AT&T as president from 1951 until 1956, when he became chairman of the board. He held that post until 1957.

References

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