Business Executives, FIR-MAR
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Folger, Henry Clay
Henry Clay Folger was an American lawyer and business executive who is chiefly remembered as the founder of the......
Forbes, Malcolm S.
Malcolm S. Forbes was an American business leader, owner-publisher of Forbes magazine, and promoter of capitalism......
Ford, Henry
Henry Ford was an American industrialist who revolutionized factory production with his assembly-line methods.......
Ford, Henry, II
Henry Ford II was an American industrialist and head of Ford Motor Company for 34 years (1945â79). He is generally......
Foster, Maria das Graças
Maria das Graças Foster is a Brazilian engineer and businesswoman who was the first female CEO (2012â15) of the......
Fox, William
William Fox was an American motion-picture executive who built a multimillion-dollar empire controlling a large......
Frick, Henry Clay
Henry Clay Frick was a U.S. industrialist, art collector, and philanthropist who helped build the worldâs largest......
Fudge, Ann Marie
Ann Marie Fudge is an American executive best known for her innovative marketing campaigns at such corporations......
Gail Boudreaux
Gail Boudreaux is the president and chief executive officer of Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV), formerly Anthem, Inc.,......
Gannett, Frank Ernest
Frank Ernest Gannett was an American publisher who established a major chain of daily newspapers in small and medium-sized......
Gates, Bill
Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955, Seattle, Washington) is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur who......
Gates, Melinda
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Gerstner, Lou
Lou Gerstner was an American businessman best known for the pivotal role he played in revitalizing the ailing IBM......
Getty, J. Paul
J. Paul Getty was an American oil billionaire reputed to be the richest man in the world at the time of his death.......
Goodell, Roger
Roger Goodell is an American sports executive who served as commissioner (2006â ) of the National Football League......
Greg Abel
Greg Abel (born June 1, 1962, Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian-born investor and accountant who became chief executive......
Grove, Andrew
Andrew Grove was a Hungarian-born American businessman who is widely credited with being the driving force behind......
Guggenheim, Daniel
Daniel Guggenheim was an American industrialist and philanthropist who oversaw the expansion of his familyâs vast......
Guggenheim, Meyer
Meyer Guggenheim was an American industrialist and philanthropist who developed worldwide mining interests that,......
Guggenheim, Solomon (Robert)
Solomon Guggenheim was a businessman and art collector. He became a partner in his fatherâs Swiss embroidery import......
Gusinsky, Vladimir
Vladimir Gusinsky is a Russian businessman who built a media empire in Russia in the late 20th century. His holdings......
Haas, Walter A.
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Hall, Joyce C.
Joyce C. Hall was an American businessman, cofounder and chief executive (1910â66) of Hallmark Cards, Inc., the......
Hall, Tony
Tony Hall is a British theatre and television administrator who served as chief executive (2001â13) of the Royal......
Hammer, Armand
Armand Hammer was an American petroleum executive, entrepreneur, and art collector. The son of a doctor, Hammer......
Hancock, Langley George
Langley George Hancock (born June 10, 1909, Perth, Western Australia, Australiaâdied March 27, 1992, Perth) was......
Hanna, Mark
Mark Hanna was an American industrialist and prototype of the political kingmaker; he successfully promoted the......
Hastings, Reed
Reed Hastings is an American entrepreneur who was cofounder (1997) of Netflix, a media-streaming and video-rental......
Havelange, JoĂŁo
JoĂŁo Havelange was a Brazilian businessman and sports official who served as president (1974â98) of the FĂ©dĂ©ration......
Hayami Masaru
Hayami Masaru was a Japanese banker and business executive who, as governor (1998â2003) of the Bank of Japan (BOJ),......
Heinz, Henry John
Henry John Heinz was a U.S. manufacturer whose highly successful prepared-foods company, H.J. Heinz Company, Inc.,......
Herrhausen, Alfred
Alfred Herrhausen was a West German captain of industry, chairman of the countryâs largest commercial bank (Deutsche......
Hewlett, William
William Hewlett was an American engineer and businessman who cofounded the electronics and computer corporation......
Hill, George Washington
George Washington Hill was an American businessman whose marketing efforts introduced women to cigarettes. Leaving......
Hillis, Danny
Danny Hillis is an American pioneer of parallel processing computers and founder of Thinking Machines Corporation.......
Hilton, Conrad
Conrad Hilton was an American businessman and founder of one of the worldâs largest hotel organizations. As a boy......
Hoffman, Paul G.
Paul G. Hoffman was an American automobile-manufacturing executive who administered international assistance programs......
Holmes, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Holmes (born February 3, 1984, Washington, D.C.) is an American entrepreneur who was the founder and......
Honda Soichiro
Honda Soichiro was a Japanese industrialist and engineer who was the founder of Honda Motor Company, Ltd. Honda......
Hopkins, Mark
Mark Hopkins was a California capitalist who helped build the Central Pacific (later the Southern Pacific) Railroad......
Howard Lutnick
Howard Lutnick avoided death on 9/11 because he decided to take his five-year-old son to his first day of kindergarten.......
Howard, Edward
Edward Howard was a pioneer American watch manufacturer. Howard was apprenticed to the famous clock maker Aaron......
Huntington, Collis P.
Collis P. Huntington was an American railroad magnate who promoted the Central Pacific Railroadâs extension across......
Husted, Marjorie Child
Marjorie Child Husted was an American home economist and businesswoman under whose supervision the image of Betty......
Hyde, Henry Baldwin
Henry Baldwin Hyde was an American capitalist who was the founder of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. In 1852......
Iacocca, Lee
Lee Iacocca was an American automobile executive who was president (1978â92) and chairman of the board (1979â92)......
Idei Nobuyuki
Idei Nobuyuki is a Japanese business executive who served as chairman (2000â05) and CEO (1999â2005) of the Japanese......
Insull, Samuel
Samuel Insull was a British-born American public utilities magnate whose vast Midwest holding company empire collapsed......
Ismay, J. Bruce
J. Bruce Ismay was a British businessman who was chairman of the White Star Line and who survived the sinking of......
Ive, Jony
Jony Ive (born February 27, 1967, London, England) is a British industrial designer who helped make design as central......
Jane Fraser
Jane Fraser holds the distinction of becoming the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank. Appointed chief......
Jobs, Steve
Steve Jobs was the cofounder of Apple Computer, Inc. (now Apple Inc.), and a charismatic pioneer of the personal......
John Bogle
John C. Bogle was an American investor and founder of Vanguard Group who helped transform how people invest by......
John Ternus
John Ternus is an American technology executive who became chief executive officer of Apple Inc. (AAPL) in 2026,......
Johnson, Robert L.
Robert L. Johnson is an American businessman, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and the first African......
Johnson, Robert Wood
Robert Wood Johnson was an American manufacturer who helped further the cause of modern surgery by developing antiseptic......
Jonsson, John Erik
John Erik Jonsson was an American corporate executive under whose management Texas Instruments Inc. became a leading......
Josh DâAmaro
Josh DâAmaro is a longtime Walt Disney Company (DIS) executive who became chief executive officer in 2026 after......
Julie Sweet
Julie Sweet broke barriers as the first woman to lead Accenture, one of the worldâs largest consulting and technology......
Jung, Andrea
Andrea Jung is a Canadian-born American businesswoman who was chairman (2001â12) and CEO (1999â2012) of Avon Products,......
Kaiser, Henry J.
Henry J. Kaiser was an American industrialist and founder of more than 100 companies including Kaiser Aluminum,......
Kamprad, Ingvar
Ingvar Kamprad was a Swedish entrepreneur who in 1943 founded IKEA, the worldâs largest furniture retailer in the......
Kathryn McLay
When Kathryn McLay became president and CEO of Walmart International in 2023, she took charge of one of the worldâs......
Kawabuchi SaburĆ
Kawabuchi SaburĆ is a Japanese businessman who played a significant role in the launch of Japanâs first professional......
Kawamoto Nobuhiko
Kawamoto Nobuhiko is a Japanese business executive who, as president of Honda Motor Company, Ltd. (1990â98), oversaw......
Khodorkovsky, Mikhail
Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a Russian oil tycoon and, at one time, was the richest man in Russia. He was imprisoned......
Kim Woo Choong
Kim Woo Choong was a Korean businessman and founder of the Daewoo Group. Kimâs actions leading up to Daewooâs eventual......
Knight, Phil
Phil Knight is an American businessman who cofounded (1964) the multinational sportswear and sports equipment corporation......
Knox, Rose Markward
Rose Markward Knox was an American businesswoman who was highly successful in promoting and selling gelatin for......
Knudsen, William S(ignius)
William S. Knudsen was a Danish-born American industrialist, an effective coordinator of automobile mass production......
Knudstorp, JĂžrgen Vig
JĂžrgen Vig Knudstorp is a Danish business executive who was CEO (2004â16) and executive chairman (2017â ) of the......
Kohli, F.C.
F.C. Kohli was an Indian businessman and engineer who was a pioneer of that countryâs information technology industry.......
Kresge, S.S.
S.S. Kresge was an American merchant who established a chain of nearly 1,000 variety and discount stores throughout......
Kress, S.H.
S.H. Kress was an American merchant and art collector who used the wealth from his chain of five-and-ten-cent stores......
Kroc, Ray
Ray Kroc was an American restaurateur and a pioneer of the fast-food industry with his worldwide McDonaldâs enterprise.......
Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, Alfried
Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach was a German industrialist, the last member of the Krupp dynasty of munitions......
Krupp, Alfred
Alfred Krupp was a German industrialist noted for his development and worldwide sale of cast-steel cannon and other......
Kâung, H.H.
H.H. Kâung was a banker and businessman who was a major figure in the Chinese Nationalist government between 1928......
Larry Fink
Few people in the financial industry are as well-known as Larry Fink, the cofounder, chair, and chief executive......
Lasker, Albert (Davis)
Albert Lasker was an American advertising executive and philanthropist who is credited with being the founder of......
Lauder, Estée
Estée Lauder was an American businesswoman who cofounded (1946) Estée Lauder, Inc., a large fragrance and cosmetics......
Lawrence, Mary Wells
Mary Wells Lawrence was an American businesswoman who made a mark in advertising during an age when men dominated......
LeBow, Bennett S.
Bennett S. LeBow is an American businessman who became the first tobacco executive to publicly admit to the dangers......
Lee Kun-Hee
Lee Kun-Hee was a South Korean businessman who was chairman (1987â2008; 2010â20) of the conglomerate Samsung Group......
Li Ruigang
Li Ruigang is a Chinese businessman who rose to prominence as president of the state-owned conglomerate Shanghai......
Liddy, Edward M.
Edward M. Liddy is an American businessman who held executive positions at a number of companies, including G.D.......
Lilienthal, David E.
David E. Lilienthal was an American businessman and government official, who was codirector (1933) and first chairman......
Lisa Su
When Lisa Su became chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in 2014, the semiconductor company......
Little, Royal
Royal Little was an American businessman and investor who founded Textron, Inc., the first major American corporation......
Loew, Marcus
Marcus Loew was an American motion-picture executive and pioneer motion-picture theatre owner whose consolidation......
Ma, Jack
Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur who was head of the Alibaba Group, which comprised several of Chinaâs most popular......
Majors, Alexander
Alexander Majors was an American businessman and co-proprietor of Russell, Majors and Waddell, the most prominent......
Marchionne, Sergio
Sergio Marchionne was a Canadian Italian business executive who, as CEO, reinvigorated Italian automobile manufacturer......
Marcus, Stanley
Stanley Marcus was an American retail-store executive whose publicity campaigns gave the Neiman Marcus stores a......
Marriott, J(ohn) Willard
J. Willard Marriott was an American businessman who founded one of the largest hotel and restaurant organizations......