- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Charles M. Pigott
PACCAR
1967 - 1996
Automotive & Aerospace
b. 1929
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Stanford University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1929 |
| Birthplace | Washington (WA) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Head, Same Company |
Pigott was instrumental in leading the growth of his family’s business, Pacific Car & Foundry. Sales of heavy trucks under the Peterbilt and Kenworth names increased from $320 million to $4.3 billion. Part of that growth was generated through a series of acquisitions that Pigott led including International Car, Braden Winch, and Foden Trucks. Despite several tough years in the heavy truck industry, Pigott was able to deliver profitable results.