Araskog, Rand
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Birthname | Randolph Vincent Araskog | ||||
born on | 30 October 1931 | ||||
Place | Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 46n17, 96w05 | ||||
Timezone | CST h6w (is standard time) | ||||
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Biography
American manufacturing executive, investor, and writer who served as the CEO of ITT Corporation. During his time as the CEO between 1979 and 1998 he was known for divesting the conglomerate of multiple businesses including hotels, rental cars, and insurance to retain its focus on its core telecom businesses.
Araskog was elected as a valedictorian in his school and went on to the United States Military Academy at West Point where he graduated in 1953, majoring in Soviet studies. He graduated from Harvard University majoring in Russian studies and spent a year in West Germany serving at a US Army intelligence post.
Araskog died on 9 August 2021 at the age of 89 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Events
Source Notes
Paul Hewitt collection.
Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index lists "Randolph Vincent Aroskog, Mother Swanson, Father Aroskog, Birth 30 Oct 1931 Otter Tail."
Categories
- Family : Parenting : Kids 1-3
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 89)
- Vocation : Business : Top executive (CEO)
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction