Walter Frederick Light, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian businessman
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Place of Birth: Cobalt, Ontario, Canada
About Walter Frederick Light
- Walter Frederick Light, (June 24, 1923 – February 24, 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.
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