- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
1935 - 1953
Metals
b. 1890
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Ohio Northern University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1890 - 1962 |
| Birthplace | Ohio (OH) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Laborer, Un-/Semi-skilled |
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.