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.[1] 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.[1][2][3]