Background
WHITACRE, Edward was born in Ennis, Texas, United States.
WHITACRE, Edward was born in Ennis, Texas, United States.
Texas Technology University.
Joined Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Dallas, Texas 1963, subsequently facility engineer, Lubbock, and various posts in operational departments, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas. President Kansas Division 1982-1985. Group President, subsequently Vice-President (Revenues and Public Affairs), Vice-Chair, and Chief Financial Officer, Southwestern Bell Corporation 1986-1988, President, and Chief Operating Officer 1988-1990, Chair, of Board and Chief Executive Officer since 1990.
Director Anheuser-Busch Companies
Incorporated., May Department Stores Company, Mercantile Bancorporation Incorporated., Texas Technology University Health Sciences Center Research Foundation.