Barry Lee Myers is the CEO of AccuWeather. Myers is based in the United States. Myers was born in 1943 in Philadelphia and educated at Boston University School of Law and Central High School.
Barry Lee Myers is an American attorney and businessman who was the chief executive officer and general counsel for AccuWeather, a privately owned for-profit weather-forecasting company founded by his elder brother, Joel Myers. As an AccuWeather executive, Myers lobbied unsuccessfully to restrict the National Weather Service, a governmental service which provides free weather forecasting, from providing the service and competing with AccuWeather's business.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Barry Lee Myers has focused on his nomination by the Trump administration to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a position that generated significant controversy. Headlines documented his subsequent withdrawal from the nomination process in late 2019, citing health concerns, as well as reports of widespread harassment at AccuWeather and his long history of conflicts with the National Weather Service during his tenure as CEO.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 20, 1943 · Philadelphia
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Boston University School of Law, Central High School, Pennsylvania State University
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Barry Lee Myers: FAQ
- What company does Barry Lee Myers lead?
- Barry Lee Myers is CEO of AccuWeather.
- Where was Barry Lee Myers educated?
- Barry Lee Myers studied at Boston University School of Law, Central High School, Pennsylvania State University.