Edward Mueller
Encyclopedia
Edward A. Mueller is the current Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of Qwest Communications.
for a Bachelor's Degree
in Civil Engineering
and Washington University in St. Louis
for a Master of Business Administration
. In 2000, he became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ameritech Corporation, serving until 2002. In January 2003, he became CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc., a position he held until July 2006. On August 10, 2007, he became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Qwest Communications.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
and Chairman of Qwest Communications.
Career
Mueller attended the University of MissouriUniversity of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
for a Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
and Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
for a Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
. In 2000, he became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ameritech Corporation, serving until 2002. In January 2003, he became CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc., a position he held until July 2006. On August 10, 2007, he became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Qwest Communications.