Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
E. G. Higdon
Maytag Corporation
1962–1973
1962–1973
Maytag Corporation
1962–1973
1962–1973
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1960
Higdon’s career with Maytag spanned 40 years. During his CEO tenure, he orchestrated Maytag’s initial line expansion efforts – moving beyond washers and dryers to other major household appliances. In the process, he achieved record level financial results placing Maytag among the top 50 performers in terms of return on assets for over a decade.
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of Kansas