Glenn Britt
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Glenn Allen Brit | |
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| Born | May 6, 1949 |
| Died | June 11, 2014 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
| Spouse | 03/22/2011 |
Glenn Allen Britt (May 6, 1949 – June 11, 2014) was an American businessman and the former chairman and CEO of Time Warner Cable.
Glenn Britt was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in New York City. He attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1971. Britt later earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 1972.[1][2][3]
Career
Early career
Britt began his career in the telecommunications industry at the American Television and Communications (ATC) division of Time Inc. in 1972. He held various finance and marketing positions before becoming vice president and Treasurer of Time Inc. in 1986.[1][4]
Time Warner Cable
In 1990, Britt joined Time Warner Cable, where he played a key role in the company's growth and expansion. He became the CFO in 1992 and became President of Time Warner Cable Ventures in 1999, focusing on developing new businesses and technologies.[5]
Britt was named president and CEO of Time Warner Cable in 2001 and became chairman and CEO in 2009.[1][6]
During his tenure, Britt oversaw the company's spin-off from Time Warner Inc. in 2009, making Time Warner Cable an independent, publicly traded company. His leadership was marked by a focus on improving customer service and expanding the company's technological capabilities.[6][7]