Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
William P. Stiritz
Ralston Purina Company
1981–1997
1981–1997
Ralston Purina Company
1981–1997
1981–1997
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1980
Stiritz was instrumental in streamlining Purina’s business operations – divesting of non-core, mature business lines and investing in brand name growth products. Through his leadership, Purina’s stock price increased 15-fold, outpacing the tenfold increase in the S&P.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1934
- Birthplace: Arkansas
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Deceased / Absent
Education / Military
- Graduate: St. Louis University
- Undergraduate: Northwestern University
- Military Service: Navy