- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Leland I. Doan
Dow Chemical Corporation
1947 - 1962
Chemicals & Industrial
b. 1894
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1894 - 1974 |
| Birthplace | Nebraska (NE) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
Doan was responsible for Dow Chemical’s greatest diversification and expansion. Doan began by delegating increased authority to department heads and building a larger sales force trained to become market and production analysts. Upon entering his presidency, Doan announced a $25 million agenda for expansion and directed his efforts toward plastics. In 1951, Doan announced a $100 million program for new plant facilities, solidifying Dow’s expansion.