Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Edward J. Noble
Life Savers
1913–1938
1913–1938
Life Savers
1913–1938
1913–1938
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1910
Noble founded the entity that eventually became Life Savers Incorporated and grew it from a failing mint producer into a global business, with sales of $20 million in the mid-1950s. Noble also founded the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and shepherded it to a merger with United Paramount and into a television network that eventually became one of the nation's best.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1882–1958
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: Yale University
- Military Service: Army