Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
1935–1953
1935–1953
United States Steel Corporation
1935–1953
1935–1953
Fairless oversaw the world’s largest iron and steel producer with total assets over $2 billion. In 1947 alone, Fairless spent $20 million per month for additions and improvements as part of a $500 million expansion initiative designed for full vertical integration. Fairless’ improvements boosted iron capacity at United States Steel by millions of tons per year.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1890–1962
- Birthplace: Ohio
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Laborer, Un-/Semi-skilled
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Ohio Northern University