Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Charles Erwin Wilson
General Motors Corporation
1941–1953
1941–1953
General Motors Corporation
1941–1953
1941–1953
- Industry: Automotive & Aerospace
- Era: 1940
Despite his reluctance to produce military goods, Wilson was nonetheless an excellent manager during World War II and helped his company garner over $14 billion worth of military contracts. In the post war era, Wilson’s success continued as he returned the company to peacetime auto production to accommodate the growing demand for automobiles. His most notable accomplishments, however, were his achievements in labor relations, including his creation of an inflation-indexed wage and a uniform pension plan for all workers. Wilson’s labor policies ultimately became the standard for the entire auto industry.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1890–1961
- Birthplace: Ohio
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Non-Profit / Other
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Carnegie Institute of Technology