=INDEX(A1:A30,MATCH(MAX(B1:B30),B1:B30,0))

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Regards
Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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"Mike" wrote in message
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I want to find the highest number in a column and display the name in the
column to the left of the highest number

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thanks Mike