Cliff Baxter
Enron executive and whistleblower

Born
1958
67 years ago
Died
January 25th, 2002
23 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Vice Chairman at Enron Corporation, responsible for the company's global markets and strategy. Played a significant role in the energy trading industry during the rise of Enron in the late 1990s. Resigned from Enron in 2001 as the company faced scrutiny over its financial practices. Contributed to the discussion surrounding corporate ethics and accountability. Passed away in 2002 amid ongoing investigations into Enron's collapse.
Served as Vice Chairman at Enron
Involved in Enron's global markets strategy
Resigned during corporate scandal
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