Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Samuel B. Colgate
Colgate-Palmolive Company
1933–1938
1933–1938
Colgate-Palmolive Company
1933–1938
1933–1938
- Industry: Personal Care & Home Products
- Era: 1930
Despite the fact that Colgate’s term as head of Colgate-Palmolive came at the height of the Depression, Colgate was able to grow the company significantly. When Colgate took over, the company had $62 million in annual sales. Five years later, Colgate had increased annual sales by over 60% to more than $100 million.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1898–1963
- Birthplace: New Jersey
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company