James Lindenberg

American-born Filipino engineer and businessman
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James Lindenberg
Chairman, Bolinao Electronics Corporation (now ABS-CBN Corporation)
In office
June 13, 1946 – 1952
Succeeded byAntonio Quirino (1952–1957 as Chairman of Alto Broadcasting Corporation)
Eugenio Lopez, Sr. (Chronicle Broadcasting Network)
Personal details
Born(1921-12-20)December 20, 1921
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2009(2009-04-28) (aged 87)
Makati, Philippines
SpouseSoledad S. Lindenberg
ProfessionEngineer

James Lindenberg (December 20, 1921 – April 28, 2009)[1] was an American-born Filipino engineer and businessman. He moved to the Philippines in the 1940s. He is credited for his founding of Bolinao Electronics Corporation (BEC), the precursor of ABS-CBN Corporation, and dubbed as the Father of Philippine Television.

References

  1. ^ "Farewell to the Father of Philippine Television". www.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
Preceded by
First
Bolinao Electronics Corporation (now ABS-CBN Corporation) Chairman
June 13, 1946 – 1952
Succeeded by
Antonio Quirino
(as Alto Broadcasting System)

See also

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ABS-CBN (1946–1972; 1986–present) and BBC/City 2 Television Organization (1973–1986)
Chairman
  • James Lindenberg (as Bolinao Electronics Corporation) (1946–1952)
  • Antonio Quirino (as Alto Broadcasting System) (1952–1957)
  • Eugenio Lopez Sr. (1956–1972)
  • Roberto Benedicto (as Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation) (1973–1986)
  • Fernando Lopez (1986–1993)
  • Eugenio Lopez Jr. (1993–1997)
  • Eugenio Lopez III (1997–2018)
  • Martin L. Lopez (2018–present)
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