Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
1935–1953
1935–1953
United States Steel Corporation
1935–1953
1935–1953
Fairless oversaw the world’s largest iron and steel producer with total assets over $2 billion. In 1947 alone, Fairless spent $20 million per month for additions and improvements as part of a $500 million expansion initiative designed for full vertical integration. Fairless’ improvements boosted iron capacity at United States Steel by millions of tons per year.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1890–1962
- Birthplace: Ohio
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Laborer, Un-/Semi-skilled
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Ohio Northern University