Charles E. Golden
Charles E. Golden | |
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| Born | Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Known for | Executive roles at General Motors, Vauxhall Motors, Eli Lilly and Company; board memberships at Unilever, Hillrom, Indiana University Health, Eaton Corporation; National Advisory Board of JPMorgan Chase |
Charles E. Golden is a prominent American executive.
Early life
Golden was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at Lafayette College in 1968. He further attained an M.B.A. from Lehigh University in 1970.
Career
His professional journey started at General Motors in 1970, where he progressed through roles within the treasury division. From 1993 until 1996, he held the position of Corporate Vice President at GM and simultaneously served as chairman and CEO of Vauxhall Motors, the company's UK branch. Subsequently, between 1996 and 2006, he occupied the roles of executive vice president and chief financial officer at Eli Lilly and Company, where he continues to contribute as a board member.
Golden is presently a board director for companies including Unilever, Hillrom, Indiana University Health, and the Eaton Corporation. He also participates on the National Advisory Board of JPMorgan Chase.
In addition to corporate responsibilities, he holds trustee roles at the Park Tudor School in Indianapolis and with the Indiana Stadium Authority. He is involved with the finance committee of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Previously, Golden led the Crossroads of American Council for the Boy Scouts of America and received the distinguished Sagamore of the Wabash award.
Personal life
He is married and has two children.