- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
William C. Procter
Procter & Gamble Company
1907 - 1930
Personal Care & Home Products
b. 1862
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Princeton University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1862 - 1934 |
| Birthplace | Ohio (OH) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Head, Same Company |
Under Procter's guidance, P&G grew out of its mid-western roots as a soap producer into a national consumer goods conglomerate. Procter was responsible for the creation of many famous brands, including Crisco shortening, but also played a large role in improving his company's labor relations by creating extensive profit sharing and pension plans.