Background
Eckel, Eugene Joseph was born on February 24, 1924 in Jersey City. Son of John and Mary (Ficke) Eckel.
Eckel, Eugene Joseph was born on February 24, 1924 in Jersey City. Son of John and Mary (Ficke) Eckel.
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1951. Master of Science in Product Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, 1956. Master of Science in Indiana Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962.
Vice president, Western Electric Bell Sales, Newark, 1977-1980; vice president, American Telephone & Telegraph Company Technology Systems, Morristown, New Jersey, 1980-1984; vice president, American Telephone & Telegraph Company Network Systems, Morristown, 1984-1986; president, chief Executive officer, American Telephone & Telegraph Company and Philips Telecommunications, Hilversum, The Netherlands, since 1986; also board directors, American Telephone & Telegraph Company and Philips Telecommunications, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
Married Darlene Laux, May 31, 1952. Children: Thomas, Lynn.