Dennis Hightower

Dennis F. Hightower

Dennis Fowler Hightower (born October 28, 1941)^[1] is an American businessman and politician who served as United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce from August 11, 2009 to August 27, 2010.

Hightower was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 7, 2009 to replace John J. Sullivan, who resigned from this office on January 20, 2009.^[2] He announced his resignation July 15, 2010.^[3] He previously held executive positions or served on the board of directors with various companies including The Walt Disney Company and Europe Online Networks S.A..^[2] Hightower received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.S. and honorary doctorate from Howard University.^[2]

Dennis Hightower is also a motivational speaker. His areas of discussion include Leadership, Globalization, Emerging Markets, Strategic Planning, International Management and Global Marketing. [1]

References

1. ^ Marquis Who's Who on the Web
2. ^ ^{a b c} "Dennis F. Hightower Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Commerce". United States Department of Commerce. http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_008269. Retrieved 2009-08-21. 
3. ^ Politico: Commerce deputy is leaving

External links

• Dennis Hightower Profile Page on BigSpeak.com

Political offices
Preceded by John J. Sullivan	United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce 2009–2010	Succeeded by Rebecca Blank (acting)

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