Background
Bigham, James John was born on August 7, 1937 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Francis and Kathryn (Meagher) Bigham.
agribusiness company executive
Bigham, James John was born on August 7, 1937 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Francis and Kathryn (Meagher) Bigham.
Bachelor of Science, Fairfield University, 1959. Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1961. Certified, Harvard University Business School, 1970.
Branch manager, Harris Upham & Company, Waterbury, 1961-1966;
finance analyst, Hess Oil & Chemical Corporation, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 1966-1967;
manager money and banking, Celanese Corporation, New York City, 1967-1970;
assistant treasurer, Celanese Corporation, New York City, 1970-1975;
vice president, treasurer, Celanese Corporation, New York City, 1975-1981;
vice president finance and planning, Celanese International Company. New York City, 1981-1984;
group president, vice president, Celanese International Company. New York City, 1984-1986;
group president, vice president, Hoechst Celanese Advanced Technology Company, Chatham, New Jersey, 1986-1989;
executive vice president, chief finance officer, Continental Grain Company.
New York City, since 1989. V. Chairman, Board Of Directors Continental Grain Company, Chairman, Board Of Directors Contifinancial Corporation.
Married Mary Ellen Jeffries, February 1, 1964. Children: Stephen, Helen-Anne, Jonathan, Jennifer.