Walter J. Zable

Walter Joseph Zable (June 17, 1915 – June 23, 2012) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, semi-professional football player and college athlete. He was the founder, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cubic Corporation, a public corporation providing military defense equipment and automated fare collection equipment. At the time of Zable's death, he was the world's oldest public company CEO and Cubic was worth 1.28 billion dollars. Earlier in his life he had played semi-professional football for the Richmond Arrows in the Dixie League. Some sources also mention him as having played for the National Football League's New York Giants, although no official Giants records exist of his having played for the team.

Walter J. Zable
Photo courtesy of Cubic Corporation
Born(1915-06-17)June 17, 1915
DiedJune 23, 2012(2012-06-23) (aged 97)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCollege of William & Mary (B.S)
University of Florida (M.S.)
Occupation(s)Founder, chairman and CEO of Cubic Corporation
Years active1951–2012
Known forWorld's oldest public company CEO at time of death; All-American college football player; semi-professional football player for the Richmond Arrows
Board member ofUniversity of San Diego
Spouse(s)Betty Virginia Carter Zable
(1942–2007)
WebsiteCubic Corporation bio
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