Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John F. Queeny
Monsanto Chemical Company
1901–1928
1901–1928
Monsanto Chemical Company
1901–1928
1901–1928
- Industry: Chemicals & Industrial
- Era: 1900
When base-chemical shipments stopped coming from Germany during World War I, Queeny kept his company afloat by transforming it into its own raw materials producer. By the time of his death, Monsanto had grown into a diversified chemical company with a capitalization of $29 million in 1929.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1859–1933
- Birthplace: Illinois
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business