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CEO of the Year 1986

Roger Smith, General Motors

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 11 1986

CEO OF THE YEAR 1987

“He’s something of a superstar executive,” says McDonnell-Douglas’s CEO Sanford McDonnell. “He’s personable, good looking and has a lot of [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1987

CEO OF THE YEAR 1988

“Bill is one of the best chief executives I’ve met in my business career,” says Ryder System’s Tony Burns, who [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1988

CEO OF THE YEAR 1989

You have spoken. Chief Executive readers have nominated, and a panel of peers has confirmed, Donald E. Petersen of Ford [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1989

CEO OF THE YEAR 1990

We have heeded your call. Chief Executive readers have nominated Anthony J. F. O’Reilly of H.J. Heinz Company for this [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1990

CEO OF THE YEAR 1991

Your will is done. Chief Executive readers have nominated and a distinguished committed of peers– all of them current or [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1991

CEO OF THE YEAR 1992

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1992

CEO OF THE YEAR 1993

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1993

CEO OF THE YEAR 1994

Your verdict is in. Chief Executive readers have nominated and a panel of peers have confirmed Microsoft’s William H. Gates [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year July 1 1994

The CEOs’ Choice

“There are a lot of awards for a lot of reasons, but until now none from your peers,” said Roger [...]

 Chief Executive CEO of the Year , Leadership , Marketing July 1 1995

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