Degrees and Pedigrees - The Education of Americas Top Executives

The book examines the higher education backgrounds of 344 of America's most influential CEOs, including 50 governors, 50 big-city mayors, 40 four-star generals/admirals, 50 DOW 30/Fortune 500 executives, 50 private foundation heads, 53 top-ranked university and college presidents and 51 major media heads.

List of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Prestigious College and Power Executives
Chapter Two: Elected CEOs
Chapter Three: Dow 30 and Fortune 500 CEOs
Chapter Four: Foundation Executives
Chapter Five: Military Chief Executives
Chapter Six: Media Executives
Chapter Seven: Presidents and Chancellors
Chapter Eight: A Campus Guide to CEO U

About the author

Michael T. Nietzel is currently the Deputy Director of the Department of Mental Health for the state of Missouri. Prior to this position, Nietzel, who earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Illinois, served as Senior Policy Advisor to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon (2011-2016), President of Missouri State University (2005-2010), and Provost at the University of Kentucky (2001-2005).

Summary

The book examines the higher education backgrounds of 344 of America’s most influential CEOs, including 50 governors, 50 big-city mayors, 40 four-star generals/admirals, 50 DOW 30/Fortune 500 executives, 50 private foundation heads, 53 top-ranked university and college presidents and 51 major media heads.

Product details

• Authors: Michael T Nietzel, Michael T. Nietzel, Nietzel Michael T.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.08.2017
• EAN: 9781475837087
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-3708-7
• No. of pages: 146
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; USA, Business & Economics / General, Corporate Governance, EDUCATION / Aims & Objectives, United States of America, USA, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, business;CEOs;Master's