- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
H. Ross Perot
Electronic Data Systems
1962 - 1979
Services
| Military Service | Navy |
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b. 1930
| Education |  |
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| Undergraduate | US Naval Academy |
| Personal | |
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| Born-Died | 1930 |
| Birthplace | Texas (TX) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Owner, Small Business |
A shrewd businessman, Perot built EDS into a large competitor in the computer industry, winning big data processing contracts from companies like Frito Lay and from various government agencies. Perot was also well known for his strong patriotism and ""personal touch"" leadership style.