- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Edward G. Harness
Procter & Gamble Company
1974 - 1981
Personal Care & Home Products
| Military Service | Army |
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b. 1918
| Education |  |
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| Undergraduate | Marietta College |
| Personal | |
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| Born-Died | 1918 - 1984 |
| Birthplace | Ohio (OH) |
| Race | White |
Under Harness’ leadership, Procter and Gamble doubled its sales and tripled its earnings, becoming the world’s largest consumer products manufacturer. He was credited with the successful introduction of Pampers disposable diapers, and he deftly managed P&G’s withdrawal of the Rely tampon.