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Lothar W. Faber
Faber improved the Eberhard-Faber Company’s product line by adding fountain pens, mechanical pencils, and refill leads. Faber also invented the clamp tip type of pencil with a removable, adjustable eraser. Faber grew the company’s Brooklyn pencil factory from 180,000... View Details
Keywords: Fabricated Goods
John A. Ewald
Ewald is responsible for taking Avon public and beginning Avon’s international expansion. He is also credited with introducing the historic “Avon Calling” advertising campaign. During his CEO tenure, Ewald produced 23 years of consecutive growth and top level return on... View Details
Keywords: Personal Care & Home Products
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Room to Write
Risk-Takers & Rule-Breakers “When I’m in New York City, I write at my old mahogany dining table, facing the Empire State Building.” —Alicia Whitaker (MBA 1979), Sidewalk... View Details
Charles D. Wiman
As the great-grandson of the company founder, Wiman was principally responsible for expanding and modernizing Deere’s operations, putting it on a path to become the largest and most successful supplier of large-scale agricultural equipment in the United States. Under... View Details
Keywords: Construction & Real Estate
Henry G. Walter, Jr.
Walter built International Flavors and Fragrances into the world’s largest producer and supplier of scents. He was a pioneer in the burgeoning field of aromatherapy and established a tradition of innovation and research within the industry. He led the company through... View Details
Keywords: Chemicals & Industrial
Hurlburt W. Smith
Taking the reigns from his older brother Wilbert, Hurlburt Smith continued to grow Smith Corona through acquisitions, helping it become one of the leading typewriter and office machine producers in the United States. Hurlburt was also responsible for helping his family... View Details
Keywords: Fabricated Goods
Robert B. Shetterly
Shetterly led Clorox through a major diversification process after it became an independent company in 1969 (formerly part of Procter & Gamble). Shetterly produced strong financial returns while expanding from one household product to over 50 national brands... View Details
Keywords: Personal Care & Home Products
Edward J. Noble
Noble founded the entity that eventually became Life Savers Incorporated and grew it from a failing mint producer into a global business, with sales of $20 million in the mid-1950s. Noble also founded the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and shepherded it to a... View Details
Keywords: Food & Tobacco
J. Richard Munro
As CEO of Time, prior to the merger, he helped build HBO into a cable TV powerhouse, having headed the division back in the 1970s. Most notably, however, Munro engineered the creation of one of the world’s largest media and communications companies when he purchased... View Details
Keywords: Publishing & Print Media
Clifford D. Mallory
Mallory built one of the largest and most successful independent American shipping firms. Originally specializing in the operation of government-owned tonnage from American ports to the Mediterranean, Mallory later developed his famous practice as an owner-operator of... View Details
Keywords: Transportation
Francisco A. Lorenzo
Lorenzo took over the fledgling Texas International Airways in 1972 and through major acquisitions including Continental Airlines, he built it into one of the country’s largest airline carriers. Lorenzo was skillful at managing government relationships which enabled... View Details
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Ralph S. Larsen
Larsen reorganized J&J and managed its costs in order to improve its efficiency and reduce operating expenses. Between 1994-1999, the annual operating costs were reduced by $2 billion, which enabled J&J to compete aggressively in the personal care market.... View Details
Keywords: Healthcare
Amory Houghton
Houghton diversified Corning Glass products and expanded, for the first time, into the field of consumer goods. He sharply reduced the prices for beakers, Pyrex ovenware, and electric light bulbs, making them more attractive as mass-consumer items. View Details
Keywords: Fabricated Goods
Alonzo B. Hepburn
Hepburn was instrumental in building Chase’s global finance presence. After three years of his tenure, the Bank declared a 400% dividend. A strong proponent of the gold standard, Hepburn became a prominent figure in international banking circles. View Details
Keywords: Finance
Paul C. Henshaw
A geologist by training, Henshaw was not immune to being on the frontline of mine exploration and development. Through his efforts, Homestake became an established provider of uranium. In addition, he personally was responsible for expanding Homestake’s mining... View Details
Keywords: Agriculture & Mining
Louis F. Bantle
During his tenure as CEO, Bantle generated a 10-fold increase in revenues (from $100 million to $1 billion) for United States Tobacco. He divested of non-core operating units and launched a major advertising initiative which enabled UST to achieve an 80%+ market share... View Details
Keywords: Food & Tobacco
Ian K. Ballantine
In 1952, the year of Ballantine Books' founding, Ballantine introduced four titles, including Executive Suite by Cameron Hawley, which became a bestseller and a successful motion picture. Ballantine proved to the publishing industry that substantial profits could be... View Details
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Walter A. Fallon
Fallon introduced the Disc Camera – Kodak’s most significant product in two decades. He expanded Kodak’s diversification efforts in the areas of biotechnology, laser technology, and optics – enabling the mature film producer to continue to grow. Throughout his tenure,... View Details
Keywords: Fabricated Goods
Millard S. Drexler
Drexler helped to transform The Gap from a “me-too” retailer of Levi’s and private label jeans into a fashion icon. He simplified the brand’s product line and invested heavily in provocative advertising which made The Gap a recognizable worldwide brand. During the... View Details
Keywords: Fabric & Apparel
Francis B. Davis Jr.
In 1928, United States Rubber lost $10 million due to the collapse of the world crude rubber market. Taking over the helm in 1929, Davis reorganized the company, putting in place a multi-divisional organizational structure. Davis reduced the company’s debt by $40... View Details
Keywords: Chemicals & Industrial