Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Robert A. Pinkerton II
Pinkerton's
1930–1966
1930–1966
Pinkerton's
1930–1966
1930–1966
Pinkerton grew his grandfather's private investigating firm into a large security services company, providing such new services as event security, jewel thief investigation, and industrial building security. Such expansion allowed the company’s revenues to grow from $2 to $71 million during Pinkerton’s tenure.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1904–1967
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Head, Same Company
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Harvard University