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...Houghton's business resume is clearly impressive. But some observers question the presence of yet another CEO, saying it is indicative of the corporatization of the University's highest governing board...
...when Houghton, a CEO, replaced Charles P. Slichter '45, the Corporation's only science professor, it swayed the balance of the board in the favor of the executives...
...those on the board defend the choice of a business executive. In particular, they say Houghton offers a unique perspective as CEO of a large corporation. And they point out that both of the Corporation's other CEOs, Smith and Stone, are in their 70s and will likely step down soon...
...despite the fact that Houghton is not a scientist, several observers have pointed to his experience in technology-related fields...
...Houghton brings other types of expertise to the Corporation...