Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
James L. Broadhead
FPL Group
1989–2000
1989–2000
FPL Group
1989–2000
1989–2000
- Industry: Utilities & Energy
- Era: 1980
Broadhead reshaped the FPL Group to be more competitive through a major streamlining program. He eliminated 80% of the corporate procedures and shortened the remaining 20%. Under Broadhead's tenure, FPL’s customers bought their electric power for 10% less than they paid in 1985.
Education / Military
- Graduate: Columbia University
- Undergraduate: Cornell University
- Military Service: Army 1960-61