William S. Anderson

William S. Anderson
Born March 29, 1919 (1919-03-29) (age 92)
Hankow, China
Nationality British
Occupation business machine salesman, corporate President
Known for President of NCR
Spouse Janice Anderson
Children Stephanie, Irene, Hope

William S. Anderson (born March 29, 1919) served as president and chairman of the National Cash Register Corp (NCR) from 1972 to 1984.[1]

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Early life and education

Anderson spent all of his early life in China.

Military service and prisoner of war

As a British reservist in China during World War II, Anderson spent four years as a Prisoner of War under Japanese occupation.[2]

NCR beginnings

Anderson was first introduced to NCR's business by a fellow soldier and POW during the war[2]

NCR Japan

President of NCR

Retirement

References

  1. ^ Oral history interview with Carl Rench, Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, William S. Corporate Crisis: NCR and The Computer Revolution. Landfall Press, 1991.
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  • Annual revenue  $4.61 billion USD (2009)
  • Employees 21,500 (2009)
  • Stock symbol NYSE: NCR
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