Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
J. Basil Ward
Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
1952–1966
1952–1966
Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
1952–1966
1952–1966
- Industry: Computers & Electronics
- Era: 1950
Ward presided over a period of dramatic growth and development for Addressograph. Through careful acquisitions and targeted investments, he enabled the company to stay at the forefront of the printing and typesetting industry. Under his leadership, the company’s revenues grew from $60 million to over $300 million and earnings grew from $5 million to $20 million.
Education / Military
- Military Service: Army