William M. Batten
William M. Batten | |
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| Born | June 4, 1909 Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| Died | January 22, 1999 (aged 89) Hilton Head, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman & CEO at J. C. Penney Company (1969–1974), Chairman at New York Stock Exchange (1976–1984) |
William M. Batten (1909–1999) was an American businessman. He served as chairman and chief executive officer of the J. C. Penney Company from 1964 to 1974, and as chairman of the New York Stock Exchange from 1976 to 1984.