- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
William F. Laporte
American Home Products
1965 - 1981
Healthcare
b. 1913
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Princeton University |
| Graduate | MBA, Harvard University |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1913 - 2001 |
| Birthplace | New York (NY) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Executive, Low-/Mid-Level |
Laporte grew revenues, earnings, earnings per share and dividends every year of his CEO tenure with return on equity averaging 30% from 1971 to 1981. Laporte built American Home Products through debt-free strategic acquisitions and targeted marketing. Flagship products included Dristan, Anacin, Woolite, Black Flag, and Chef Boy-ar-dee.