Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Oscar Gustave Mayer
Oscar Mayer and Company
1955–1966
1955–1966
Oscar Mayer and Company
1955–1966
1955–1966
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1950
Mayer is responsible for Oscar Mayer and Company’s rapid growth. Under his leadership, he laid the foundation for a billion dollar operation – a far cry from the $200 million operation he had inherited.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1914
- Birthplace: Illinois
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Cornell University