Walter Frederick Light
Canadian businessman (1923–1996)
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Walter Frederick Light OC OOnt (24 June 1923 – 24 February 1996) was a Canadian business executive.
Walter Frederick Light | |
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| Born | 24 June 1923 |
| Died | 24 February 1996 (aged 72) |
| Education | Queen's University (BSc '49) |
| Spouse |
Margaret Anne Wylie Miller
(m. 1950) |
| Military career | |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Service years | 1942–45 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Conflicts | World War II |
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.[1]
In 1974, he became president of Northern Telecom. In 1979, he became president and chief executive officer. He retired in 1984.[1]
Honours
In 1980, he received an honorary doctorate from Concordia University.[2] In 1986, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition for bringing Northern Telecom "to the forefront of international technology as a major Canadian multinational".[3] In 1988, he was made a Member of the Order of Ontario.[4] Queen's University's Walter Light Hall is named in his honour.[1]
